Aneesha Alves
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional experienced in assisting individuals with disabilities to enhance quality of life. Skilled in developing personalized care plans that promote dignity and independence while fostering positive community interactions. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills effectively address challenges in this vital role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Excellence community services
Washington
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet client needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community engagement.
- Monitored client behavior to ensure safety and well-being in various settings.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and team members for collaboration.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Direct Support Professional
Larche greater Washington DC
Arlington, VA
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet client needs.
- Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care tasks to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored medication administration schedules and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community engagement.
- Encouraged social interactions among participants to foster community connections and improve social skills.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Conducted recreational activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music. to promote overall wellbeing of the residents.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs via hoyer lift.
- Accompanied them to doctor’s appointments.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and resident care techniques.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss individual case plans and outcomes.
- Recorded patient information to monitor vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits for personalized care.
- Managed financial records for clients to ensure accurate tracking of expenses and budgets.
Direct Support Professional
Bridgeway community services
Washington, Dc
06.2016 - 02.2022
- Implemented individualized support plans to meet client needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community engagement.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
Education
Parkdale High School
Greenbelt, MDSkills
- Individualized support planning
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention techniques
- ADL assistance
- Behavior monitoring
- Activity coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Excellence community services
09.2024 - 10.2025
Direct Support Professional
Larche greater Washington DC
02.2021 - 10.2024
Direct Support Professional
Bridgeway community services
06.2016 - 02.2022
Parkdale High School