Deanna Mcdonald
Huber Heights
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with over 10 years of experience in client care and safety monitoring. Skilled in effective communication and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP/Project Specialist
Echoing Connections
Dayton
10.2015 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills and activities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals.
- Documented individuals progress and behavior in daily reports.
Direct Support Professional
Echoing Valley Residential Center
Dayton
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills and activities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Sales Representative
Pitt Stop Drive Thru
Huber Heights
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Engaged customers to promote products and drive sales.
- Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
Education
Professional Certificate - CNA
Ohio State Career Training Center
Dayton, OH.08-2021
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School
Huber Heights, OH05-2011
Miami Valley Career Tech Center
Skills
- Individuals advocacy
- Behavioral monitoring
- Activity coordination
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation management
- Individualized support plans
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Administer medication
- Disability care
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- PPE compliance
Timeline
DSP/Project Specialist
Echoing Connections
10.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Echoing Valley Residential Center
03.2013 - 10.2015
Sales Representative
Pitt Stop Drive Thru
07.2011 - 03.2013
Professional Certificate - CNA
Ohio State Career Training Center
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School
Miami Valley Career Tech Center