Carly Reighn
Heath,OH
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Experiences
Newark, OH
05.2021 - Current
- Facilitated daily living skills for individuals with disabilities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Developed individualized support plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring personalized care.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to promote positive interactions and reduce challenging behaviors among clients.
- Coordinated recreational activities that encouraged socialization and skill development for individuals served.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior, contributing to ongoing assessment of support needs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- 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.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities to enhance independence.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored health and safety compliance to maintain a secure environment for all clients.
- Advocated for client rights and needs, promoting self-advocacy skills among individuals served.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- 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.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with families and other caregivers, ensuring cohesive approach to client support.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- 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.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- 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.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Direct Support Professional/Residential Manager
VIAQUEST INC.
Newark, OH
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Supervised daily operations of direct support services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated training programs for new staff, enhancing team competency and service quality.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to meet specific needs.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Monitored staff performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth and accountability.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive support for clients.
- Managed scheduling for direct support staff, optimizing workforce allocation based on client requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of care documentation to maintain accuracy and adherence to best practices.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
- Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, facilitating effective collaboration on client goals and support strategies.
- Addressed behavioral challenges proactively by implementing positive behavior supports and collaborating with behavioral specialists.
- Improved staff performance by providing consistent training and ongoing supervision to direct support professionals.
- Served as a role model for staff in demonstrating compassionate care practices that prioritize respect for each individual''s dignity and rights.
- Maintained strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and agency regulations by conducting regular audits of client files and documentation practices.
- Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
- Advocated for client needs during service planning meetings, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
- Developed and maintained a constructive partnership with external agencies to support clients'' involvement in recreational, educational, and vocational programs.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients enabling access to various community activities while promoting inclusion opportunities.
- Implemented emergency response protocols effectively during crisis situations to protect the safety of both clients and staff members.
- Enhanced individual care by developing personalized support plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Fostered a positive work environment by supporting team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Assisted in staffing decisions including selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care provision.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate medical appointments for clients, ensuring proper follow-up on treatments and recommendations.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Facilitated daily living skills for individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and confidence.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assisted clients with communication, social interaction, and community engagement activities.
- Monitored behavioral patterns, documenting progress to inform treatment adjustments.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Advocated for client needs during team meetings, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- 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.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- 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.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences.
- 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.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Coordinated with families and other caregivers, ensuring cohesive approach to client support.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
COSMETOLOGY - Cosmetology
C-TEC OF LICKING COUNTY- SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY
Newark, OH12.2014
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
11.2001
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Decision-making support
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Community integration
- Transportation assistance
- Nutrition support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
- Life skills training
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Self-care promotion
- Emotional intelligence
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Charting and documentation
- Hygiene assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Community activities
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate client care
- Personal care assistance
- Community integration support
- CPR certification
- Critical thinking
- Fast learner
- 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
Certification
First aid, CPR, medication administration.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Experiences
05.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Indian River County
10.2018 - 03.2021
Direct Support Professional/Residential Manager
VIAQUEST INC.
01.2014 - 02.2018
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
COSMETOLOGY - Cosmetology
C-TEC OF LICKING COUNTY- SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY