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Autumn Robinson

Cherry Hill,New Jersey

Summary

Dedicated Lead Direct Support Professional with hands-on experience in providing care, guidance, and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Strong expertise in developing individualized support plans, fostering independence, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Proven record of success managing crises situations, ensuring safety and maintaining an empowering environment for clients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Direct Support Professional

Community Options Inc
Moorestown, New Jersey
10.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated communication between families, staff, and healthcare providers.
  • Trained and mentored new direct support professionals on best practices.
  • Trained new staff members on safety protocols and best practices for providing quality services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss client updates and program improvements.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided crisis intervention during emergency situations and de-escalated difficult behaviors when needed.
  • Collaborated with other professionals including case managers, therapists, physicians, family members.to ensure comprehensive care plan implementation.
  • Developed and implemented individualized service plans for each client, in accordance with state regulations.
  • Coordinated medical appointments and monitored health care needs of clients.
  • Supervised medication administration according to prescribed instructions from a physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Daily reviews and reporting of the MAR and service notes of all individuals.
  • Keeping updated charts on all individuals belongings

Direct Support Professional

Bancroft
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
06.2021 - 03.2025
  • 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.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations on paper and electronically.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.

Direct Support Professional

ResCare Residential Services
Medford, New Jersey
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
  • Monitored client behavior and documented changes for review and assessment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client support.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Bioogy

Kean University
Union, NJ

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Medication administration
  • Safety protocol training
  • Behavioral support
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Care plan assessment
  • Client documentation
  • Medical records management
  • Direct patient care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Conflict resolution
  • State regulations
  • Crisis management
  • ADL support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Effective Verbal and written communication
  • Empathy and patience
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Report writing
  • Patient education
  • Charting and documentation
  • Relationship building
  • Progress tracking

Timeline

Lead Direct Support Professional

Community Options Inc
10.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

ResCare Residential Services
07.2022 - 09.2023

Direct Support Professional

Bancroft
06.2021 - 03.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Bioogy

Kean University

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