Nyia Holmes
Long Beach
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dungarvin
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Long Beach
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated community outings to enhance social skills
- Coordinated daily activities in day program to enhance participant engagement
- Engaged individuals in addressing problem behaviors to promote positive outcomes
- Assisted individuals with restroom support to ensure dignity and comfort
- Course leader
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Casa Mariposa LLC
Long Beach
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided hygiene assistance to clients to promote personal cleanliness and comfort.
- Administered medication assistance to clients to ensure proper dosage and timing.
- Organized outings with clients to enhance social engagement and community involvement.
- Provided assistance with eating to clients to promote nutritional intake and independence.
- Prepared meals for clients to meet dietary needs and preferences.
- Wheelchair/ Hoyer lift transfers
- Performed brief changing for clients to maintain hygiene and comfort.
- Provided shower assistance to clients to ensure safety and personal hygiene.
- Completed development training certified by HRC to enhance caregiving skills.
- Handled situations involving clients with problem behaviors to foster effective communication and understanding.
Caregiver
IHSS
Long Beach
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Hygiene Assistance
- Shower Assistance
- Medication Assistance
- Assistance with eating
- Wheelchair/ Hoyer lift transfers
- Facilitated brief changes for patients to ensure hygiene and comfort
- Provided wound care by cleaning and dressing injuries to support healing process
- Coordinated transportation for patients to dialysis appointments
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Sevita Mentor
Long Beach
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medication to clients according to schedules
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients
- Facilitated client showering to maintain personal hygiene and comfort
- Changed briefs for clients to maintain hygiene and comfort
- Supported clients during meals to promote nutritional health and independence
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients based on dietary needs
- Coordinated client outings to foster social interaction and community involvement
- Wheelchair/ Hoyer lift transfers
- Experience with engaging in problem behaviors
Education
Fire Medic -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-2026
CNA License -
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA12-2024
High school -
Long Beach polytechnic
Long Beach, CA06-2021
Skills
- Healthcare Certification
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Support Training
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE use
- Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
- Communication skills
- Patient
Timeline
Dungarvin
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
01.2025 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Casa Mariposa LLC
04.2023 - 12.2024
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Sevita Mentor
03.2022 - 03.2023
Caregiver
IHSS
02.2022 - 05.2023
Fire Medic -
Long Beach City College
CNA License -
Long Beach, CA
High school -
Long Beach polytechnic