Avery Dasch
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate professional with a background in pharmacy, inpatient mental health and childcare, known for effective crisis management and teamwork, leveraging interpersonal skills to support patient care and enhance emotional development in various settings. committed to fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
03.2026 - Current
- Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care needs to enhance quality of life.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated personal hygiene routines for clients to promote health and well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized support plans.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to appropriate staff members.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress through observations and conversations to inform care strategies.
- Documented client progress and incidents accurately in system records.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Pharmacy Technician
NuCara Pharmacy
Pleasant Hill, USA
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Filled and prepared prescriptions accurately, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards to maintain quality assurance
- Gained expertise in medications, focusing on those used in mental health treatments to enhance patient care
- Managed protected health information in compliance with HIPAA and pharmacy regulations, safeguarding patient confidentiality
Cheer and Tumbling coach
Koach Allstars
Ankeny, USA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Created tumbling lesson plans tailored to diverse skill levels, promoting skill development and engagement
- Delivered individualized coaching to boost student performance and build confidence
- Monitored safety protocols during practices to ensure a secure training environment
- Coordinated team practices to enhance collaboration and communication among athletes and coaches
Summer Nanny
Self - Employed
Des Moines, USA
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with parents to define and implement household boundaries and rules
- Addressed challenging behavioral issues using effective discipline strategies and maintained proactive communication with parents
- Created a supportive atmosphere for children, encouraging their emotional and social growth., enhancing emotional and social development
- Facilitated conflict resolution among children through effective communication strategies
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA 08.2024 - 07.2026
Skills
- Patient care assistance
- Behavioral intervention
- Case management
- Support planning
- Patient education
- Infection control procedures
- Safety monitoring
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Communications and interpersonal skills
- Supportive counseling
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality and ethical awareness
- Behavior management
- Patient education
- Behavior management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
03.2026 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
NuCara Pharmacy
07.2025 - 07.2026
Cheer and Tumbling coach
Koach Allstars
06.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor's of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Grand View University
08.2024 - 07.2026
Summer Nanny
Self - Employed
05.2023 - 08.2025