Amanda Augustine
Cheyenne
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements, and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Magic City Enterprises
Cheyenne
05.2006 - Current
- Provided direct assistance to individuals with disabilities in daily activities.
- Implemented personalized care plans to meet each client's unique needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families or guardians.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Monitored client behavior and reported any changes to management.
- Developed engaging activities to promote social interaction among clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care provided.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
GED
Cheyenne, WYSkills
- Care plan implementation
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Client progress documentation
- Self-advocacy instruction
- Community integration support
- Activity planning and coordination
- Medication administration compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Effective communication
- Trust building
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Activity facilitation
- Self-care promotion
- First aid and CPR
- Infection control procedures
- Daily living support
- State regulations
- Medical records management
- Behavioral management
- Safety monitoring
- Health and safety requirements
- Client documentation
- Disability awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- ADL support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Behavior redirection
- Crisis management
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Mobility assistance
- Behavioral support
- Record keeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Magic City Enterprises
05.2006 - Current
GED