Carolyn McHenry
Rochester,NY
Summary
Adept Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Lifetime Assistance, excelling in compassionate caregiving and client support. Mastered behavior redirection and crisis intervention, significantly enhancing client wellness and achievement. Skilled in medication administration and behavioral management, ensuring high standards of health and safety. Reliable direct support professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Lifetime Assistance
426 Paul Rd
11.2017 - 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY08.2025
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Lifetime Assistance
11.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Monroe Community College