Andrew Waite
Westernville,NY
Summary
Resilient 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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Cny Ddso
Rome, New York
06.2014 - Current
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Residential Aide
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Utica, NY
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency protocols such as fire drills, evacuation plans, and ensured that they are followed correctly.
- Organized social events for residents such as movie nights, game nights.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club Of Rome
Rome, NY
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Developed strategies to motivate disengaged or struggling youth.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments, movie nights, field trips, and other events.
- Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
- Supported teens in making healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Created a safe environment where youths could express themselves without fear of judgement.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rome Free Academy
Rome, NY06-2008
Skills
- Transportation
- ADL support
- Client documentation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client support
- Progress documentation
- Social skills development
- Charting and documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Personal care assistance
- Health and safety requirements
- Compassionate caregiving
- EMR / EHR
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Recreational activities
- Community integration
- Community activities
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Cny Ddso
06.2014 - Current
Residential Aide
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
02.2011 - 02.2014
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club Of Rome
09.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Rome Free Academy