Dejani Ferguson
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with experience supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving fulfilling lives. Skilled in developing personalized care plans that enhance client dignity and independence. Proven ability to foster positive community interactions while employing strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Willoubee Residential
Lancaster, California
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and building relationships.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance client engagement and enjoyment.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging situations.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Paraprofessional
The Stepping Stones Group
Lancaster, California
03.2026 - Current
- Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom resources.
- Assisted students with daily activities, promoting engagement and positive behavior.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education plans effectively.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers for improvement.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism Related Disorders
Santa Clarita, California
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for children with autism.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for behavioral assessments.
- Supported children during therapy sessions to encourage positive behaviors.
- Educated caregivers on behavior management techniques and strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Delivery Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Palmdale, California
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated material handling equipment for efficient product movement and storage.
- Sorted and organized inventory to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments using safety protocols and proper techniques.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines.
- Collaborated with supervisors to address operational challenges effectively.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Handled hazardous materials safely following prescribed regulations.
- Provided friendly customer service when interacting with clients during deliveries.
Concession Stand Worker
Pros' Basketball Team
Palmdale
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed cash transactions accurately at the concession stand.
- Served food and beverages with focus on quality items and superior service.
- Prepared and served food items during basketball events and games.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the concession area.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members in order to maintain a smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Performed opening, closing duties including setting up, breaking down equipment and cleaning work areas.
- Organized inventory in an efficient manner to ensure easy access when needed.
- Scheduled equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.
- Managed concession stand public gatherings, including concerts and sports events.
- Applied customer feedback regarding menu items and replenished popular offerings to meet demand.
Education
LVN Degree - Licensed Vocational Nursing
High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, California 09.2025 - 06.2026
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, CaliforniaSkills
- Client support
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral support
- Life skills coaching
- ADL support
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- De-escalation techniques
- Health promotion
- Health and safety requirements
- Client advocacy
- Client documentation
- Data documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Adaptive equipment use
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR/First-Aid Certification
- BT Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Willoubee Residential
03.2026 - Current
Paraprofessional
The Stepping Stones Group
03.2026 - Current
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism Related Disorders
01.2026 - 03.2026
Delivery Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2025 - 01.2026
LVN Degree - Licensed Vocational Nursing
High Desert Medical College
09.2025 - 06.2026
Concession Stand Worker
Pros' Basketball Team
04.2023 - 10.2025
Lancaster High School