Allison Durning

New Philadelphia,OH

Summary

Attentive Direct Support Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to individuals. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Well-rounded Direct Support Professional with almost seven years assisting individuals with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to individuals by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting individuals' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Bradford Homes Agency LLC

03.2017 - Current

Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
Ensures individual's safety and maintaining a safe environment.
Reminds and assists individuals with self-administration of medications.
Encourages self-help activities.
Reports changes in individual's condition to administrators and supervisors.
Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.

Front Desk Associate

Swish 365

09.2021 - 06.2023

Greet, communicate with and welcome guests
Answer questions and address complaints
Manage reservations

Skills

State regulations knowledge
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification

Documentation and Recordkeeping
Medication Administration
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation