Reliable and seasoned Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Trained with a robust background in behavioral management and chronic disease management, notably at Benco.
Diligent and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Excels in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient well-being through direct patient care and crisis management.
Skilled in medication administration and adept at fostering trusting relationships, demonstrating a significant impact on client health and team efficiency. Organized, vigilant, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Attentive and passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Benco
04.2017 - Current
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.