Dawn Schnell
Celina,OH
Summary
Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Benchmark, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through compassionate support and skill-building activities. Expert in disability awareness and emotional support, consistently achieving client goals and maintaining dignity. Demonstrated success in fostering client wellness and independence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Family Care Options
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Direct Support Professional
Breaking The Labels
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Insurance Agent
Hays Insurance
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Efficiently managed policy renewals, ensuring timely processing and accurate coverage updates.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Education
Parkway High School
Rockford, OH05.2001
Skills
- Disability Awareness
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Certification
CPR
First Aid
Med 1 & 2
G-tube
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Family Care Options
10.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Breaking The Labels
07.2023 - 11.2023
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark
01.2022 - 07.2023
Insurance Agent
Hays Insurance
07.2020 - 01.2023
Parkway High School
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