Camden Scott Long
Fairmont
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with Res-Care, skilled in behavior management and client support. Enhanced independence for individuals with disabilities through tailored care plans and effective communication. Proven ability to foster relationships and implement safety protocols, ensuring a supportive environment that promotes personal growth and well-being.
Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Res-Care
Lewisburg, WV
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing personal goals and objectives to promote growth and self-advocacy.
- Documented client progress and behaviors accurately for effective communication with care teams.
- 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- 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.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Supported individuals with daily living activities to enhance their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Fairmont Senior High School
Fairmont, WV05.2020
Skills
Time management
First aid and safety
Behavior redirection
Client support
Compassionate caregiving
Behavioral management
Housekeeping tasks
Decision-making support
Health and safety requirements
Relationship building
Direct patient care
Transportation
First aid certification / CPR
Disability awareness
Client transportation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Res-Care
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Fairmont Senior High School