Corrine Farney
McGraw,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with 27 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Skilled in implementing behavior intervention plans and promoting community integration, ensuring client safety and enhancing daily living skills through tailored care strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP Worker
North Metro Community Services
Westminster, CO
06.1999 - 03.2026
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, fostering positive outcomes in client interactions and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for clients' unique needs.
- Monitored progress of clients, documenting changes and communicating effectively with families and support staff.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care and safety protocols, improving team efficiency and service quality.
- Developed recreational activities that promoted social interaction among clients, enhancing community integration experiences.
- Led workshops focused on skill development for both clients and staff, driving initiatives for continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Provided respite care services for family members needing temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities.
- Offered crisis intervention support as needed, de-escalating situations and ensuring the well-being of all parties involved.
- Enhanced community integration for clients through participation in social activities and outings.
- Provided compassionate care during personal care routines, promoting dignity and respect for each client.
- Improved client well-being by implementing individualized support plans and providing daily assistance.
- Assisted with medication administration under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians to maintain optimal client health outcomes.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle among clients by facilitating exercise programs and encouraging balanced nutrition choices.
- Encouraged positive coping mechanisms amongst clients during challenging times by offering emotional support and guidance on problem-solving strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, noting any changes in behavior or health status for review by the team.
- Dispensed necessary medication to improve client health condition.
- Maintained records of client condition, progress and care using [Software].
- Stimulated clients during in-house activities by conducting therapeutic exercises such as recreational games, physical exercises and occupational arts and crafts.
- Facilitated skill-building workshops to increase clients'' independence and selfsufficiency.
- Ensured client safety with thorough risk assessments and consistent monitoring of their environment.
- Transported and accompanied clients to therapy and doctor appointments.
- Integrated residents into communities by organizing holiday and leisure activities.
- Assisted clients per with bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chenango Valley HS
Binghamton, NY06.1982
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Daily living activities
- Medication monitoring
- Heavy lifting
- Direct care
- Transportation
- Professional boundaries
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Client advocacy
- First aid training
- Crisis intervention
- Safety monitoring
- Progress monitoring
- Community integration
- Transportation services
- Recreational activities
- Continuing education
- Mandatory reporting
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
DSP Worker
North Metro Community Services
06.1999 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Chenango Valley HS