- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like [medium 1], [medium 2], and [medium 3], to expand skills and techniques
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as [activity 1] and [activity 2]
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a [role]
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Abraham Kendor
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with experience at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, adept at enhancing client well-being through effective communication and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to foster relationships and support independence, ensuring dignity in personal care while promoting a safe, inclusive environment. Committed to continuous learning and problem-solving in dynamic settings.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Missouri Mentors
05.2016 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Direct Support Professional/Support Care Assistant
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center (BHC)
09.2013 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberia Christian Community College
Liberia06-2002
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Attentive to people
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Dressing assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Supportive personality
- Relationship building
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping
- Caring companionship
- Personal care worker
- Emotional support
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
Interests
Timeline
DSP
Missouri Mentors
05.2016 - Current
Direct Support Professional/Support Care Assistant
Bellefontaine Habilitation Center (BHC)
09.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Liberia Christian Community College
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