Compassionate direct support professional with 8 years of experience working directly with clients to provide care. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Aide
Fair Lawn Board Of Education
01.2015 - 01.2019
Helped students with physical and mental disabilities to board, disembark and ride bus.
Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, students and parents.
Cleaned bus daily, collecting trash, sanitizing surfaces, and reporting maintenance issues.
Secured special seats and restraint devices used by students.
Completed thorough bus inspections before and after each trip.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
10.2015 - 06.2019
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift.
Assisted clients with transportation, grocery shopping and healthy meal preparation.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
J-ADD
02.2019 - 11.2021
Guided clients in administering proper dose and timing of medications.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Direct Support Professional
Community Supports Network
11.2021 - Current
Physically and verbally assisted client in the community to strengthen socialization and mobility skills.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, barbershops and community activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ
06.2011
Skills
Client Support
Medication Administration
CPR Trained
Daily Living Assistance
Quality Program Protocols
Client Documentation
Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Supports Network
11.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
J-ADD
02.2019 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
10.2015 - 06.2019
School Bus Aide
Fair Lawn Board Of Education
01.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
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