David Best
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Avatar Residential Services, skilled in crisis management and compassionate caregiving. Proven ability to enhance client self-sufficiency through individualized support planning and effective medication administration. Committed to fostering positive community integration and building strong relationships to promote client well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Avatar Residential Services
33 College Hill Road Warwick EI
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Direct Support Professional
Jammat Housing
802 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI
10.2012 - 03.2016
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- 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.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Education
Social Services -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Community integration
Certification
CPR certified
Weekly group meetings to address clients concerns
Mediator and conflict between clients and staff
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Avatar Residential Services
03.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Jammat Housing
10.2012 - 03.2016
Social Services -
Naugatuck Valley Community College