Alesha Wagner
Syracuse ,NY
Summary
Achieved DSP certification in February 2025, laying groundwork for ultrasound technician career. Enhanced quality of life for individuals at the Arc of Onondaga through dedicated service. Delivered three years of experience in hospital environment at Loretto Dietary Services. Currently exploring new opportunities after management failed to provide necessary support and hours. Open to relocation and authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher
Loretto Health
Syracuse, NY
- Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Arc Of Onondaga
Syracuse, NY
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, promoting independence and personal choice.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans tailored to client needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through active listening and engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and safety protocols.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Conducted recreational activities that enhanced social skills and community integration for clients.
- 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
Syracuse, NY6 2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Manual transmission
- Caregiving
- Food Service
- Medication administration
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Cashiering
- Meal preparation
- Care plans
- Patient observation
- Communication skills
- Task prioritization
- Intellectual disabilities support
- Working with people with disabilities
- Kitchen Experience
- Van driving
- Grocery store
- Cleaning Experience
- Cash handling
- HIPAA
- Direct support
- Busser
- Writing skills
Certification
- Dsp February 2025 to Present
- Direct support professional
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Arc Of Onondaga
02.2025 - 03.2026
Dishwasher
Loretto Health
- Current
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School