Debbie Hart
Saint Johnsville
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD
Rome
09.2001 - 08.2026
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients in developing social and communication skills.
- Implemented personalized care plans for individuals with varying needs.
Education
Associate of Arts -
FKCC
Tavernier, FL 04.1993 - 01.1994
Skills
- Personalized care planning
- Behavioral support techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Assistance with daily living
CPR ad first aide training
- Communication skills development
- Client relationship management
- Documentation procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Adaptable thinking
- Time management
- Care delivery
- HIPAA compliance
- Case documentation
- First aid and CPR
- Behavioral management
- Multitasking and organization
- Nutrition
- Medication administration
- Care plan management
- Transportation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Community activities
- Community integration support
- Mobility assistance
- Positive reinforcement
- Personal care assistance
- Decision-making support
- Social skills development
- Health and safety requirements
- Client documentation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client support
- Behavior redirection
- Record keeping
- ADL support
- Adaptive equipment use
- Healthcare
- Patient care
- Client transportation
- De-escalation techniques
- Compassionate client care
- Relationship building
- Care plan assessment
- Client advocacy
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Nutrition support
- Goal setting
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD
09.2001 - 08.2026
Associate of Arts -
FKCC
04.1993 - 01.1994