Consuela Williams
Garfield Heights,OH
Summary
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. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
I Am Boundless
6161 Oak Tree - Suite 400, Independence, OH 44131
08.2014 - 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHHigh School Diploma -
John Adams High School
Cleveland, OH07.1980
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Client documentation
- Decision-making support
- Charting and documentation
- Attentive to People
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
I Am Boundless
08.2014 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School