Amanda Kendall
Fremont,NE
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, personal care assistance, and developing individualized support plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to enhance client satisfaction and well-being.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
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 professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Duet Health
, NE
12.2001 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fremont Senior High School
Fremont, NE05-2000
Some College (No Degree) -
Randall School of Real Estate
Omaha, NESkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Transportation
- Appointment Scheduling
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Duet Health
12.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fremont Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Randall School of Real Estate