Alyssa Jordan
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience providing artistic support and direct assistance to children in afterschool programs, as well as offering personalized care to individuals in need. Skilled in fostering creativity through arts-based activities, while also supporting social, emotional, and academic development in children. As a Direct Support Professional, I have a strong background in assisting individuals with disabilities, ensuring their well-being, promoting independence, and offering tailored care in daily activities. Committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where individuals of all ages and abilities can thrive. Excellent communicator and team player with a passion for enhancing lives through meaningful support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
A Child’s Place
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Autistic Support Paraprofessional
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
Direct Support Professional
A&K Assisted Living
05.2023 - 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
Bachelor Of Psychology - Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2026
N/A -
Academy At Palumbo
Philadelphia, PA06.2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- CPR training
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Emotionally supportive
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Activity development
- Special-needs childcare
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Behavioral disorders
- Classroom management
- Literacy support
- Skilled in working with special needs children
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
A Child’s Place
12.2024 - Current
Autistic Support Paraprofessional
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
A&K Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Psychology - Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
N/A -
Academy At Palumbo
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