Barbara Meli
Fernley,NV
Summary
Seasoned Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Rise Services, adept in medication administration and relationship building. Excelled in creating inclusive environments and enhancing client self-sufficiency, significantly reducing challenging behaviors. Committed to fostering client independence through innovative care coordination and effective behavior management strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Rem Nevada
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Direct Support Professional
Rise Services
08.2014 - 09.2020
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
TMCC
Reno, NV06-1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Relationship building
- Transportation
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Rem Nevada
11.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Rise Services
08.2014 - 09.2020
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
TMCC
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