Angela REID
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Empathetic Direct Support Professional known for strong communication skills and client-centered approach. Experienced in facilitating community integration and promoting social engagement, ready to leverage expertise to improve client outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Rock Creek Foundation
Silver Spring, Maryland
10.2014 - Current
- Monitored client health and well-being, reporting significant changes to administrators.
- Established strong rapport with clients and families to enhance continuity of care.
- Organized medications according to dosage and scheduling requirements for clients.
- Utilized database management system to track service hours and progress on goals.
- Supported client participation in recreational activities to improve overall well-being.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and peers within the community.
- Tracked client progress through observations and conversations, ensuring informed reporting.
- Collaborated with staff to create individualized service plans tailored to participant needs.
- Supported clients in community integration and social engagement activities.
Direct Support Professional
Jubilee Association Of Md
Kensington, Maryland
12.2005 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in community integration and social engagement activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for client well-being.
- Documented client progress and communicated observations to the team.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care plans.
- Implemented recreational and therapeutic activities tailored to individual preferences.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through empathy and active listening.
- 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.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tarrant High School
Kingston Jamaica07-1976
DDA
Skills
- Medication management and health monitoring
- Care planning and individualized support
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Client advocacy and compassionate caregiving
- First aid and safety practices
- Daily living assistance and community engagement
- Decision-making support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Rock Creek Foundation
10.2014 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Jubilee Association Of Md
12.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tarrant High School
DDA