Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health
02.2024 - 03.2025
Daniel Beals
Knoxville,TN
Timeline
B.A. - Japanese/Int'l Business
University of Tennessee
01.1992 - 05.1997
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Education
B.A. - Japanese/Int'l Business
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 01.1992 - 05.1997
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation
- ADL support
- Recreational activities
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Positive reinforcement
- Personal care assistance
- CPR certification
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Attentive to people
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
Summary
Positive, upbeat, and dedicated to providing compassionate care, recognized for strong interpersonal abilities and supportive nature. Possesses foundational knowledge in assisting individuals with daily activities and administering basic health care, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Committed to enhancing quality of life for those supported and fostering inclusive, respectful environment.