Benjamin Blair
Meridian,MS
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in behavioral health support, seeking to leverage skills in individualized care planning, behavior monitoring, and emotional support as a Behavioral Health Technician. Proven ability to assist clients with personal care needs while fostering a safe environment that promotes well-being. Committed to enhancing client autonomy through skill development and effective communication with healthcare teams. Aiming to contribute expertise in compassionate caregiving and crisis intervention within a collaborative healthcare setting.
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Hope Village For Children
Meridian, MS
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Assisted children with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored behavior and provided emotional support to promote positive interactions.
- Developed individualized care plans based on unique needs of each child.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent care and communication.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Direct Care Worker
East Mississippi State Hospital
Meridian, MS
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Engaged residents in therapeutic activities to promote social interaction.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
Education
GED -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-2007
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Progress tracking
- Emotional support
- Client safety
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Care delivery
- Behavior redirection
- Active listening
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Hope Village For Children
06.2020 - 03.2025
Direct Care Worker
East Mississippi State Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2020
GED -
Meridian Community College