Danyetta Blanford
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Reliable Direct Support Professional 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Office Of People With Developmental Disability
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized residential environment.
- Assisted individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Medical Coordinator
Center For Family Support
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinated all Medical and Psychological related appointments for individuals in residential supportive care.
- Responsible for obtaining all Lab results and making necessary follow ups.
- Conducted routine facility inspections and fire drills to eliminate hazards and comply with policies and regulations.
- Conducted medication count, administered and ordered medication refills.
- Provided Staff with instructions on new medication and proper administration
- Direct team member for Life Plan Meetings and Justice Center hearings.
- Responsible for Individuals weekly allowance and weekly grocery shopping, keeping account ledger with receipts.
Residential Aide
CAMBA Incorporated
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided Intake services for new clients entering shelter by providing client with rules and regulations and copy of rights.
- Conducted weekly Dorm searches to assure safety for clients and to maintain shelter’s guidelines
- Responsible for locker stripping and storage of properties for clients with curfew violations
- Prepared and served lunch for 50 clients daily and responsible for kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness after meal and throughout shift
- Responsible for receiving shelter’s food supply, proper labeling, organizing and storing by date and expiration.
Waiver Service Provider
SCO Family Services
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Supported children ages 6-18 foster care, through Respite services to development new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning to new homes.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Coordinated weekly trips and community inclusions.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Collaborated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Education
Associates in occupational studies - Medical Assistant
The Mildred Elley School
New York, NY06.2018
Skills
- Direct support
- Behavioral support
- Problem-solving
- EMR / EHR
- Microsoft Office
- Report writing
- Record keeping
- Medical records management
- Social skills development
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Case documentation
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Departments of Health.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Office Of People With Developmental Disability
11.2023 - Current
Medical Coordinator
Center For Family Support
10.2021 - 03.2023
Residential Aide
CAMBA Incorporated
10.2019 - 10.2021
Waiver Service Provider
SCO Family Services
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Departments of Health.
Associates in occupational studies - Medical Assistant
The Mildred Elley School
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