Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
Brandon Duncan

Brandon Duncan

Direct Support Professional
Spencer,IN

Summary

Proven Direct Support Professional with a track record of compassionate caregiving and client support at Stone Belt Arc. Skilled in behavior redirection and medication administration, I excel in creating safe, engaging environments for clients with special needs. Demonstrated ability to foster trust and enhance patient well-being through effective team collaboration and interpersonal communication. Reliable Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level DSP position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Results-driven anywhere excels in any position or environment using solid skills and past experience. Collaborates with others to meet deadlines and goals. Communicates effectively with co-workers and customers. Enthusiastic hard worker willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Stone Belt Arc
10.2015 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Respite Care Provider

Help at Home
08.2015 - Current
  • Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
  • Care for my younger brother with Special needs and is non-verbal.

Volunteer

Stone Belt Arc
06.2009 - 10.2015
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Respite Care Provider

AccessAbilities
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
  • Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively.

Education

High School Diploma - N/a

Owen Valley Community High School, Spencer, IN
05.2009
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Was supposed to graduate in 2008, had to repeat my Senior year
  • 2008 PAVAC talent show winner

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client Support
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Medication Administration
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Self-Advocacy Training
  • CPR Certification
  • Fast Learner
  • Team Collaboration
  • First with autism to be a Direct Support Professional, willing to change field of work
  • Basic math
  • Basic computer

Accomplishments

2008 PAVAC talent show winner at Owen Valley High School


2010 Volunteer of the year at Stone Belt


2021 DSP of the year at Stone Belt and the Arc of Indiana

Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers

Certification

High school Diploma

Additional Information

Hello, my name is Brandon Duncan.


I have autism in the high functioning, friendly person, been traveling back and forth from Spencer, IN to Bloomington, IN everyday to work at Stone Belt and would like to work in Spencer, IN to be closer to home. Been a Direct Support Professional since 2015 but willing to work in a different profession like a bank teller, cashier, janitor, stocker, anywhere thats hiring.


I have degenerative disc disease in my back, have on and off back problems but can wear a back brace, I'm my brother's respite care provider so I don't have to travel to Terre Haute, I work with my brother who is non-verbal and has special needs at home but am only allowed to clock in 5 hours a week on Saturdays but I still help my parents with my brother.


I'm the Owen County walking man, started the routine of walking on the side of the highway to town and back home since 2008, walk at least 2.5 miles a day.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional - Stone Belt Arc
10.2015 - Current
Respite Care Provider - Help at Home
08.2015 - Current
Respite Care Provider - AccessAbilities
02.2015 - 07.2015
Volunteer - Stone Belt Arc
06.2009 - 10.2015
Owen Valley Community High School - High School Diploma, N/a
Brandon DuncanDirect Support Professional