Carissa Jones
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dependable teacher with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering compassion and safety to all including children. Trusted to oversee clients in challenging situations or in need of extra attention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Worker
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona
Yuma , AZ
11.2012 - 01.2020
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social events.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by de-escalating situations using verbal techniques or physical restraints when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Organized the environment so it was safe for clients with cognitive or physical disabilities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Cook
Pizza Hut
Yuma , AZ
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12-2023
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Activity Planning
- Behavioral Management
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Safety Awareness
- First-Aid and CPR
- Client Documentation
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona
11.2012 - 01.2020
Cook
Pizza Hut
10.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Franklin University
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