Direct Support Professional
Autism Services Association
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
03.2024 - Current
- Supported individuals with autism in daily living activities and personal care.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families to enhance understanding.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the care team promptly.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through engaging activities and exercises.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Documented client progress and incidents accurately for ongoing evaluation purposes.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.