Bill Khan
Lindenwold,New Jersey
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional with 5 years of experience, I have supported individuals with with disabilities by successfully performing daily tasks such as medication administration, behavioral support, community integration, Crisis intervention, and collaborating with team members such as case managers, medical professionals among many others to ensure coordinated care that meets the individuals needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Mentor Network
03.2020 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Direct Support Professional
Bancroft Neurohealth
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Warehouse Assosiate
Starbucks
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Buea
Cameroon12.2015
Skills
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certified
- Independent living
- Mobility support
- Household Cleaning
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Mentor Network
03.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Bancroft Neurohealth
01.2020 - 11.2022
Warehouse Assosiate
Starbucks
08.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Buea
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