Direct Support Professional
carefort Health Services
Bowie, MD
03.2024 - Current
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
