Arianne Crawford James
Wyandanch,NY
Summary
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Resiliant 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.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
DDI
Smithtown, New York
09.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Direct Support Professional
P.L.U.S Group Homes
Wantagh, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Provide direct care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially Autism
- Assist with personal care of individuals
- Encourage individuals to perform self-help activities
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment
- Have the ability to learn individual and document changed behaviors or issues
Voter Registration Drive
01.2015 - Current
Customer Service Representative
NIKE FACTORY STORE
Deer Park, NY
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Manage a positive environment for customers and colleagues
- Provide thorough help to customers’ needs
- Train colleagues to maintain the policies and procedures
Group Counselor
MLK ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Co-facilitated daily academic and recreational activities with a group of elementary-aged campers
- Required to encourage and ensure order and appropriate social interaction between children on camp grounds, while in the community and while on the bus
- Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to junior counselors and assist them to maintain the health and safety of the campers.
Community Training Specialist
YAI, DAY HABILITATION
BRENTWOOD
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed daily groups to teach individuals with developmental disabilities activities of daily living skills, travel training skills and social skills
- Required to plan and execute appropriate community excursions to facilitate learning
- Responsible to manage maladaptive behaviors and maintain health and safety at all times.
Retail Associate
PAYHALF DISCOUNT STORE
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for providing a welcoming atmosphere and resolving customer complaints
- Required to have knowledge of the products and assist the customers in their check out transactions
- Assisting management in floor inventory and maintaining a clean and organized display.
Child Caretaker
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Responsible for providing supervision in the home of children of varying ages ensuring their health and safety is being met
- Also responsible for healthy and balanced meal preparation
- Planning and executing functional recreational activities both in home and in neighboring community locations
- Providing academic support to school aged children allowing them to learn while participating in fun social interactive programs.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biological Science
SUNY Old
05.2025
IB Diploma - General Education
Lucaya International School
05.2013
Skills
- Customer Service
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Cleaning
- Senior care
- Experience with Children
- Time management
- Transportation
- Healthcare
- Behavior redirection
- Medication Administration
- Charting and documentation
- Goal Setting
- Recreational Activities
Certification
March 2018 to August 2025
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
DDI
09.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
P.L.U.S Group Homes
09.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative
NIKE FACTORY STORE
10.2017 - 03.2020
Group Counselor
MLK ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP
06.2016 - 08.2016
Voter Registration Drive
01.2015 - Current
Community Training Specialist
YAI, DAY HABILITATION
03.2014 - 03.2015
Retail Associate
PAYHALF DISCOUNT STORE
01.2014 - 01.2015
Child Caretaker
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelors of Science - Biological Science
SUNY Old
IB Diploma - General Education
Lucaya International School