Carlaja Herring
Newburgh
Summary
A Direct Support Professional Assistant
provides daily living support to individuals with disabilities, helping them with personal care, household tasks, and community engagement. Duties include assisting with bathing, dressing, and hygiene; preparing meals; maintaining a clean home; running errands; and providing transportation to appointments. DSP assistants also help individuals build life skills and promote independence while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Day Assistant
Community Based Services, CBS
North Salem
07.2022 - Current
- Assisting individuals with developmental disabilities with daily living activities and helping them become more independent in their communities
- Personal care: Assist with tasks like bathing dressing, and grooming.
- Household management: Help with chores such as light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
- Skill development: Guide individuals in learning and improving daily living skills, social behaviors, and communication.
- Ensure a safe environment, assist with medication administration as trained, and monitor well-being.
- Maintain accurate records of services, progress toward goals, and any incidents.
- Advocacy: Act as an advocate to help individuals express their needs, make choices, and communicate their goals.
Education
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NYSkills
- Assistive technology
- Personal care
- Household management
- Skill development
- Problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
Day Assistant
Community Based Services, CBS
07.2022 - Current
Newburgh Free Academy