Britta Larimer
Abingdon,VA
Summary
I would like to reach out to the community to help others become better versions of themselves. I believe helping others achieve their goals is a way to help them become who they want to be.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Helped to foster positive relationships with community members
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Helped to foster positive relationships between clients and community members
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions.
- Documented daily progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
HOMEMAKER
SELF
11.2007 - 07.2022
- Coordinating schedules and appointments
- Setting and maintaining budget
- Making sure home is maintained
- Caring for 2 children and 2 adults
- Virtual Homeschooling.
Education
DIPLOMA - General Studies
ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL
Abingdon, VA05.2005
Skills
- Basic computer skills 15 years
- Budgeting 15 years
- Scheduling 15 years
- Interpersonal 10 years
- Personnel 10 years
- Advocacy 10 years
- Special needs care 10 years
- At home teaching 5 years
- Crisis management 5 years
- Community resource knowledge 5 years
Timeline
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2022 - 09.2024
HOMEMAKER
SELF
11.2007 - 07.2022
DIPLOMA - General Studies
ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL
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