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Dakota Voiss

Eugene,OR

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Joieful Connections, adept at client advocacy and daily living support. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and foster community integration, enhancing client independence and well-being. Skilled in crisis intervention and maintaining client safety, ensuring a nurturing environment for all.

Reliable DSP enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Joieful Connections
02.2024 - Current
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Direct Support Professional

KIDS NW
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Education

High School Diploma -

Middleton Senior High School
Middleton, ID

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • ADL support
  • Client advocacy
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Community integration support
  • Daily living support
  • Behavioral support
  • Life skills training
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Direct patient care

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Joieful Connections
02.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

KIDS NW
01.2021 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Middleton Senior High School

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