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Ana Garcia

Gardner,MA

Summary

I am a resiliant direct support professional with a solid background. I have always been passionate about the individuals i serve and assisting them with everyday life skills, social and volunteer activities in a residential or day program setting. I have been very successful with creating and implementing goals based on an individuals needs and capabilities. I also have experience working with the deaf and blind as well as ASL certified. I am very detail oriented and efficient when doing any kind of documenting. im passionate about supporting these individuals with compassion, dignity and respect, while helping them to be as independent as possible and outstanding citizens of there community by participating in social and volunteer activities. I am also a human rights officer.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Life Skills Foundation
Gardner, MA
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Assisted individuals with personal care, meal preparation, and any other medical needs or household chores.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Accompanied or transported individuals to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating social activities and outings based on individual wants, needs or capabilities.

Day Services Support Professional

GAAMHA/Stream
Gardner, MA
05.2015 - 10.2018
  • Transported and accompanied individuals to social activities and outings as well as volunteer activities such as Meals on Wheels.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting monthly goals including acquiring a new skill or hobby.
  • Efficiently documented individuals' daily goals/tasks to assist them in meeting their objectives.
  • Assisted with a variety of educational needs according to each individual ability.

Day Support Counselor

The Institute of Professional Practice
Fitchburg, MA
01.2008 - 07.2014
  • Developed and implemented daily social activities and volunteer activities for individuals to participate in.
  • Provided guidance and support to individuals with disabilities.
  • Monitored individuals daily, intervening and documenting behavior as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress with daily goals and interactions in and outside of the program.
  • Provided transportation for the higher functioning individuals with employment outside of the program; offering guidance, assistance, and interpretation for the benefit of our deaf individuals.
  • Designed and implemented goals to enhance independence in education, vocational development, and recreational activities.

Direct Support Professional

Horace Mann Educational Services
Franklin, MA
04.2004 - 01.2008
  • Assisted with teaching daily life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and personal care.
  • Monitored and documented behaviors of individuals, reporting any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Administered medications according to care plan and directions.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands, social and volunteer activities.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.

Education

GED -

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
06-2002

Skills

  • Disability Awareness
  • Client Transportation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Personal care assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Client documentation
  • ASL certified

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Life Skills Foundation
08.2019 - 09.2021

Day Services Support Professional

GAAMHA/Stream
05.2015 - 10.2018

Day Support Counselor

The Institute of Professional Practice
01.2008 - 07.2014

Direct Support Professional

Horace Mann Educational Services
04.2004 - 01.2008

GED -

Mount Wachusett Community College
Ana Garcia