Direct Support Professional Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Briggs:

When I learned of your opening for a compassionate and skilled Direct Support Professional to your care team at Sunny Bridge Senior Living Solutions, I hastened to submit my resume and credentials for your consideration. With more than 14 years of experience providing comprehensive care and support to patients in need, I am certain to make an immediate and positive contribution to the lives of your residents in this role.

From helping patients with daily activities and transporting them to appointments to running errands and performing light housekeeping duties, my background spans a breadth of experience providing basic patient service and support within nursing home environments. Able to coordinate multiple services to ensure the highest level of quality care, I excel at handling diverse responsibilities and tasks while providing general companionship to residents to enhance their quality of life. Furthermore, I have the education and training necessary to thrive in this role, including first aid and CPR certification.

Highlights of my experience include…

Providing a range of support services to disabled and elderly patients in residence at Rivers Nursing Home in Cleveland, working to improve, enrich, and respect the lives of residents facing the challenges of aging and declining medical conditions.

Maintaining detailed records of resident condition, progress, and/or problems; discussing observations with supervisors to ensure appropriate ongoing patient care.

Assisting with daily nursing home operations while adhering to all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and quality standards.

Collaborating with external caregivers and providers to ensure appropriate patient treatment and follow up.

Quickly building rapport with residents, acquiring trust and forging relationships to optimize patients’quality of life and positive outlook.

Consistently demonstrating outstanding communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills.

With my expertise in providing direct support for at-need patients in nursing home facilities, I am confident that I can greatly contribute to Sunny Bridge’s goals. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this opportunity and my qualifications in further detail.

Sincerely,

Judith G. Barry