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April Barkas

Sioux City,IA

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional skilled in behavior support planning and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing client independence through effective communication and relationship building.

Overview

1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Mid-Step Services
Sioux City, Iowa
12.2025 - Current
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Supported individuals in skill development and daily living activities, enhancing personal care and independence.
  • Supported clients in developing life skills for greater independence.
  • Implemented behavior support plans to promote positive interactions.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors and documented observations.
  • Monitored client progress, documenting observations and communicating changes to the team for informed care decisions.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated recreational activities to enhance social skills and engagement.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Built strong, trusting rapport with clients, fostering a supportive environment for quality care.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.

Education

Oxnard High School
Oxnard, CA

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Behavior support planning
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Crisis management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Patient assessments
  • Care plan management
  • Support plan management
  • Recreational facilitation
  • Progress documentation
  • Client documentation
  • Case documentation
  • Health documentation practices
  • Report writing
  • Report generation
  • Safety monitoring
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Transportation support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care assistance
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Nutrition assistance
  • Recreational facilitation
  • Recreational activities
  • Community integration
  • Community engagement
  • Patient relationship management
  • Communication facilitation
  • Trust-building
  • Relationship building
  • Empathy and patience
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavioral management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Problem resolution
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • First aid and CPR
  • First aid and safety
  • HIPAA compliance
  • State regulations
  • Client advocacy
  • Record keeping
  • Care plan assessment
  • Direct patient care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Client transportation

Certification

Relias training certified

CPR certified

Safety care certified

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Mid-Step Services
12.2025 - Current

Oxnard High School
April Barkas