DaeJauna Mixson
Lindenwold,USA
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Professional with experience providing direct care to children ages 5-12 in residential settings. Expertise in creating safe, supportive environments that promote emotional and behavioral growth. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and life skills development. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with youth and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the well-being of every child.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Services For Every1
Buffalo, NY
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Planned and supervised age appropriate educational and recreational activities to promote learning and confidence
- Supervised overnight care for children, ensuring their safety and comfort., ensuring the safety of all residents.
- Managed and maintained sanitary conditions for residents, ensuring a clean and healthy living environment. of residents' sanitary conditions.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Ensured the safety and well being of all children by following organizational policies and emergency procedures
- Provided personal care and companionship, assisting individuals with daily activities and helping them adjust to new lifestyles.
- Built trusting relationships with individuals, supporting their emotional, social, and behavioral development.
Youth Care Professional
Gateway Longview
Williamsville, NY
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Supervised safety and well-being of youth in care, fostering individual physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth through role modeling.
- Instructed, counseled, and directed youth on personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, academics, routines, and work habits.
- Respond to youth's needs and promote the growth of supportive relationships.
- Communicated daily with youth's treatment team on behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Home Care
Niagara Falls12-2018
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
New Jersey06-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Alzheimer's care
- Dementia care
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient privacy
- Healthcare training
- Evaluating client progress
- Assisting with tasks
- Coordinating with caregivers
- Client support experience
- Task management
- Problem-solving skills
- Resolving issues
- Observing client interactions
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Bathroom assistance
Certification
PCA, 01/01/18, 10/31/24
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Services For Every1
11.2019 - 06.2024
Youth Care Professional
Gateway Longview
07.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Liberty Home Care
High School Diploma -
Camden High School