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Cassidy Lerke

Brockport

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

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The Red Jug Pub
02.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Direct Support Professional

Arc Of Monroe
10.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

ARC of Fulton county
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Enabled individuals to complete personal care activities efficiently.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Supported clients in meeting daily living requirements to boost self-esteem.
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Youth Peer Advocate

The Family Counseling
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
  • Facilitated workshops and seminars on topics such as communication skills, stress management, problem-solving and conflict resolution.
  • Assisted in developing individualized action plans for clients based on their unique needs and goals.
  • Provided compassionate listening and support to individuals facing challenging situations.
  • Developed effective strategies for managing difficult conversations with clients.
  • Organized group activities aimed at promoting positive social interactions among peers.
  • Facilitated peer-support groups focused on helping individuals cope with life transitions or challenges.

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Wait Staff Member

Lanzi's On The Lake
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northville Central School
Northville, NY
06-2021

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • ADL support
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Behavioral Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Community activities
  • Goal Setting
  • Disability Awareness

Timeline

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The Red Jug Pub
02.2025 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Arc Of Monroe
10.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

ARC of Fulton county
09.2023 - 12.2024

Youth Peer Advocate

The Family Counseling
01.2023 - 09.2023

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx
08.2021 - 01.2023

Wait Staff Member

Lanzi's On The Lake
08.2020 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

Northville Central School

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