Cynthia Simar
Raymore,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Specialist
Boone County Family Resources
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Direct Support Professional
Stepping Stones For Living
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Cashier
Holiday Gas Station
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
Health Unit Coordination
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN12.2011
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Christian Academy
Duluth, MN05.2011
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Transportation
- Care Delivery
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Documentation
- Goal Setting
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- First Aid and Safety
- Health and Safety Requirements
- EMR / EHR
- Behavior Redirection
- Crisis Management
Certification
Health Unit Coordinator certification of completion in December of 2011.
Timeline
Direct Support Specialist
Boone County Family Resources
07.2020 - 04.2023
Direct Support Professional
Stepping Stones For Living
05.2017 - 07.2020
Cashier
Holiday Gas Station
07.2015 - 05.2017
Health Unit Coordination
Lake Superior College
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Christian Academy
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