Dana Brown
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP/ House lead
Arkansas Enterprise of Developmental Disabilities
Little Rock, AR
12.2009 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients in developing social and communication skills.
- Coordinated recreational and therapeutic activities for client engagement.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Advocated for client needs and preferences during team meetings.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers to schedule and confirm follow-up appointments for clients. on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Direct Support Professional/ House Lead
Arkansas Enterprise of developmental disabilities
Little Rock, AR
12.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for clients.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families or guardians.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery methods.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community activities.
Education
North Pulaski
Jacksonville , ARSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral monitoring
- Medication administration
- Individualized support plans
Certification
State mandated test quarterly from DHS and DDS
Timeline
DSP/ House lead
Arkansas Enterprise of Developmental Disabilities
12.2009 - Current
Direct Support Professional/ House Lead
Arkansas Enterprise of developmental disabilities
12.2009 - Current
North Pulaski