DANIELLE KOSZAREK
Brookhaven,PA
Summary
Diligent personal care professional with a solid background in providing compassionate support to individuals. Passionate about offering support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Adept at managing daily activities and ensuring clients' well-being through personalized care plans. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Access Services INC
Fort Washington, PA
11.2005 - Current
- Follow personalized care plans to enhance client independence and well-being.
- Facilitate effective communication between clients, families, and support teams.
- Assist adults with disabilities to increase autonomy and independence through personalized life skill training including cooking, cleaning, shopping and personal care
- Facilitate community participation and social engagement by organizing activities like volunteering and social outings to enhance quality of life through compassionate support
- Advocate for client rights and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitor and manage behavior challenges with effective behavior management techniques
- Monitor client progress and adjusted care plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services.
- Document progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Paraprofessional
Bristol Township School Dist
Bristol, PA
09.2002 - 11.2007
- Supported students with disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, Autism. Downs Syndrome and other learning disorders to develop independence and essential life skills including basic education in both math and reading
- Provided one on one assistance during various classes and activities ensuring students safety and engagement in art, gym, music and lunch periods
- Assisted with daily living skills and behavior support to foster personal growth and social integration
- Adapted instructional methods to meet individual student needs and promoted positive behavior management
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Truman High School
Levittown, PAHigh School Diploma -
Bucks County Technical School
Levittown, PASkills
- Behavioral management, decision-making support, social skills development and goal setting
- Client documentation progress and charting documentation and client transportation/mileage
- Housekeeping tasks, recreational activities, health and safety requirements
- Compassionate, Empathetic and Patient caregiving
- Crisis management
- Community integration
- Patient education, nutrition, daily living support, hygiene assistance and life skills training
- Problem-solving, behavioral support and conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Community integration support
- Infection control procedures and state regulations
- HIPPA compliance
Certification
- Fatal Five
- Fire safety basics
- Defensive driving
- Basics of corporate compliance
- Head injury protocol
- Supporting healthy eating
- Blood bourn pathogens and infection control
- CPR/First aid (adult and children) AED
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Access Services INC
11.2005 - Current
Paraprofessional
Bristol Township School Dist
09.2002 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Truman High School
High School Diploma -
Bucks County Technical School