Brigite Louis
Federalsburg,MD
Summary
Motivated and compassionate individual seeking an internship in the Human Services field to apply academic knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities. Eager to support programs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain insight into various aspects of social work, community outreach, and advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Shura INC
Salisbury, Maryland
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent unwanted behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Direct Support Professional
Chesterwye Center
Grasonville, Maryland
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through group activities and interactions.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors among clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records for individual care plans.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by following health and safety protocols.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Serivces
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-2027
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD02-2019
High School Diploma -
Colonel Richardson High School
Federalsburg, MD05-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Personal care assistance
- Disability support
- Care plan implementation
- Community integration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Progress documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Community activities
- Disability awareness
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
- Multitasking and organization
- Client advocacy
Certification
- BLS
- FIRST AID
- CPR
- CCMA
- CMT
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Shura INC
03.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Chesterwye Center
06.2018 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Human Serivces
Delaware Technical Community College
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Chesapeake College
High School Diploma -
Colonel Richardson High School