Cheryl Korn
Monroe,NC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bayada Home Health
08.2013 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting client information.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- 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.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Direct Support Professional
Union Diversified Industries
03.2013 - Current
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and goals.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support services, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with families to establish effective communication channels regarding client care and progress.
- 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 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Behavioral Job Coach
Union County Public Schools
02.2002 - 03.2016
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction, enhancing student engagement and comprehension of core subjects.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress, providing targeted feedback to improve academic outcomes.
- Organized educational materials and resources, streamlining lesson preparation and maximizing instructional time.
- Implemented individualized support strategies for students with special needs, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the classroom.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spencerport Central School
Spencerport, NY01-1975
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Individualized care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Documentation accuracy
- Personal care support
- Emergency response
- Communication with families
- Training and mentoring staff
- Inclusivity promotion
- Non-verbal communication enhancement
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- ADL support
- Social skills development
- Individualized support planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavioral support
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bayada Home Health
08.2013 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Union Diversified Industries
03.2013 - Current
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Behavioral Job Coach
Union County Public Schools
02.2002 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Spencerport Central School