CHRYSTLIA DEYTON
IDD Direct Support Professional
Afton,Tennessee
Summary
27+ years of experience in the department of DIDDS/MHMR. Detail-oriented when retrieving, documenting, and communicating information. Great problem-solving skills, strongly compelled and motivated in achieving goals at hand. I feel I am a strong advocate for the people I currently support and have been, for the ones I have supported in the past. I have shown to be reliable in my job duties and have been relied on by my previous house managers and case manager. I am a compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
IDD Direct Support Professional
East Tennessee Homes
Greeneville, TN
04.2013 - Current
- Caregiver for individuals with disabilities
- I assist with life and jobs skills
- I attend appointments and assist individuals at places of employment
- I document the progress individuals make in outcome steps, daily activities, as well as information from appointments
- I am trained to train other employees on Behavior Support Plans, Outcomes/Action Steps, and OT programs
- I have training in DCS, Employee Essentials, Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with Disabilities, Conduct Towards Persons Supported, Confidentiality and HIPPA, Human and Individual Rights, Protection from Harm, Fraud/Abuse of property and/or funds, Incident Reporting, and several other classes in Relias
- Implements individualized programs designed by the therapist in order to meet each patient's specific needs.
- Helped individuals develop skills that will enable them to function more independently at home or in a community setting.
- Collaborates with occupational therapists to coordinate treatment plans for individual patients.
- Ensures that all safety protocols were followed during treatment sessions.
- Provides direct patient care and assisted therapists with therapeutic exercises, activities and treatments.
- Observes persons' physical responses to therapy interventions and reported any changes to the therapist or physician.
- Maintaines a safe environment for all persons while providing care within the facility guidelines.
- I am also trained in CPR, First Aid, PCM, and Emergency Preparedness
- I am familiar with Teams and Zoom
- I have stood in for supervisors while temporarily out and in between filling the position
- I also participate in ICF, QRP, reviews, as well as state/internal audits and I am the activity coordinator for the house I am assigned to
- The activity coordinator researches activities in the community, and finds what is suitable for each person served, to give them an enjoyable community experience. These activities are based on information found in the Individual Support Plans. The activities include, but are not limited to, festivals, garage sales, outside movies, fairs, circuses, etc.
- Performs clerical duties such as filing paperwork, scheduling appointments, maintaining records and data entry.
- Provides emotional support and encouragement throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Advocates for all persons' health, safety and rights.
- Promotes continuous advocacy for health and safety.
- Assists physical therapist with treatment, administration, and planning.
- Monitors persons' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Aids in persons' in performing activities of daily living.
- Collaborates with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with persons' treatments.
DEVELOPMENTAL TECHNICIAN
Greene Valley Developmental Center
Greeneville
12.1996 - 04.2013
- Caregiver of individuals with disabilities
- I assisted with daily living skills, and work skills
- I also conducted a sensory class for the individuals and assisted in several of the work teams for the individuals, carried out work outcomes on various work crews, and Habilitative Service Classroom.
- I was also a supervisor that monitored the meals in the unit I worked in, to ensure safe eating practices were performed.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop appropriate strategies to enhance client's progress.
- Maintained accurate records, including data collection and reporting activities related to clients' progress.
- Attended workshops and trainings related to best practices in working with individuals with special needs.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base about new developments within the field of developmental disabilities.
- Assisted with the development of individualized intervention plans for clients.
- Actively participated in case reviews involving the evaluation of current treatment plans and recommendations for improvement.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, Supervision & Leadership, Principles of Health & Wellness, Composition & Communication, Introduction to Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Patient Records, Computerizing Medical Data, Nutrition, Claims Preparation 1 &2, Foundations of Psychology, Health & Diseases, Critical & Creative Thinking, Personal Finance, Media & American Culture -
University of Phoenix
05.2014
Skills
- Direct Care
- ADL Support
- Transportation
- Documentation
- First-Aid and CPR
- Health Services
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Behavior Redirection
- Personal Care Assistance
- Recreational Activities
- Infection Control Procedures
- First Aid and Safety
- Crisis Management
- Social Skills Development
- Adaptive Equipment Use
Accomplishments
- Training in:
- Abuse & Neglect
- Conduct Towards Individuals with Disabilities
- Confidentiality & HIPPA
- Human & Individual Rights
- Protection from Harm
- Fraud & Abuse of Property and/or Funds
- Americans with Disabilities Act
References
- Alice Nichols, Case Manager, East Tennessee Homes, (423) 329-5324
- Shannon Westerman, Behavior Analyst, East Tennessee Homes, (423) 329-5249
- Virginia Pirtle, LPN Medical Coordinator, East Tennessee Homes, (423) 787-6502
- Jeff Malone, House Manager, East Tennessee Homes, (423) 329-6060
- Analisa Wilson, School Teacher, Greene County School System
Timeline
IDD Direct Support Professional
East Tennessee Homes
04.2013 - Current
DEVELOPMENTAL TECHNICIAN
Greene Valley Developmental Center
12.1996 - 04.2013
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, Supervision & Leadership, Principles of Health & Wellness, Composition & Communication, Introduction to Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Patient Records, Computerizing Medical Data, Nutrition, Claims Preparation 1 &2, Foundations of Psychology, Health & Diseases, Critical & Creative Thinking, Personal Finance, Media & American Culture -
University of Phoenix
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