Buddy Sheroka
Durham,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with over 4 years of experience providing exceptional support in human services, childcare, and team management. Skilled in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, coordinating care plans, and fostering inclusive, person-centered environments. Proven leadership and communication abilities developed through management roles in fast-paced settings, ensuring efficiency, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. Adept at multitasking, crisis management, and promoting safety and well-being for both clients and staff. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a genuine passion for helping others reach their fullest potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Kaleo Supports
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to enhance support services.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to improve social skills and reduce challenging behaviors effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the facility.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- 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.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
Direct Support Coordinator
Lexington ARC
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated support services for individuals with disabilities, ensuring tailored care and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and maintained client care plans, fostering communication among clients, families, and service providers.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments, facilitating adjustments to care strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs, promoting holistic approaches to support services.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service delivery and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans addressing clients'' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
- Reduced incidents of challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive behavior support strategies and ongoing staff training.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by maintaining clean facilities and conducting regular safety inspections.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and adjusting policies accordingly to maintain a high level of service quality.
- Improved overall quality of care for clients by regularly reviewing and updating individualized service plans.
- Built strong relationships with family members and guardians to foster open communication regarding client progress and concerns.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct support staff to promote professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans and coordinating necessary services.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Team Leader Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted team in daily operations, learning processes and procedures to ensure smooth workflow.
- Supported team members by gathering resources and preparing materials for project execution.
- Adapted quickly to new tools and systems, enhancing efficiency in task completion.
- Collaborated with peers to identify areas for improvement in team productivity and performance.
- Engaged in training sessions to develop skills relevant to team leadership responsibilities.
- Provided feedback on processes, contributing to discussions aimed at enhancing operational strategies.
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
Daycare Assistant
Family Business
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate educational programs and activities.
- Collaborated with parents to address child development concerns and progress updates.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
- Led small group activities, fostering social skills and teamwork among children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among children.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent reinforcement strategies, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Contributed to positive parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular updates on children''s progress.
- Implemented emergency procedures when necessary to maintain the safety of all participants within the daycare setting.
- Offered assistance during field trips by supervising small groups of children during off-site outings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amsterdam Highschool
Amsterdam, NY06-2022
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Decision-making support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Direct patient care
- Relationship building
- Transportation
- Goal setting
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Kaleo Supports
09.2024 - 10.2025
Direct Support Coordinator
Lexington ARC
05.2023 - 09.2024
Team Leader Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
02.2022 - 03.2023
Daycare Assistant
Family Business
06.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Amsterdam Highschool