Cynthia Rodgers
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record of enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through tailored care plans and skill-building activities. Experience in behavior redirection and crisis management, demonstrating exceptional empathy and patience. Achieved significant improvements in client well-being and autonomy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Center For Developmentally Disabled
11.2019 - 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.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Direct Support Professional
Missouri Mentor
01.2019 - 11.2019
- 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.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Direct Support Professional
UCP/ Life Unlimited
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Social Service Worker
Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Service
11.1987 - 12.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Investigated hotline reports regarding senior and/or disabled clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOSkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Behavioral management
- Health and safety requirements
- Client transportation
- Crisis management
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support
- Empathy and patience
- Daily living support
- Active listening
- Case documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Infection control procedures
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Center For Developmentally Disabled
11.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Missouri Mentor
01.2019 - 11.2019
Direct Support Professional
UCP/ Life Unlimited
02.2016 - 01.2019
Social Service Worker
Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Service
11.1987 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
University of Missouri
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