Caitlin Benton
Isanti ,MN
Summary
Proven Direct Support Professional with a solid background at Community Living Options, adept in behavior redirection and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in maintaining a safe environment and enhancing client wellness through individualized support and effective crisis intervention. Demonstrates exceptional time management and empathy, significantly improving client outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Options
03.2018 - 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.
Education
Diploma -
Cambridge Isanti High School
Cambridge, MN06.2020
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Client transportation
- Disability awareness
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Social skills development
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Case documentation
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Life skills training
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- De-escalation techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Self-care promotion
- Report writing
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- State regulations
- Hygiene assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
- Infection control procedures
- Health services
- Support plan management
- Client safety and first aid
- Healthcare
- CPR certification
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Attentive to people
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Options
03.2018 - Current
Diploma -
Cambridge Isanti High School
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