Destinee Gladden
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with expertise in personal care, medication reminders, and daily living assistance. Proficient in food safety and sanitation, ensuring order accuracy and team coordination. Committed to enhancing client wellbeing through dependable service and clear communication in home and community environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Whataburger
Pryor, Oklahoma
07.2026 - 09.2026
- • Greeted Whataburger guests and ensured accurate order entry for drive-thru and counter service.
- • Ran register and point-of-sale system to help move orders through quickly.
- • Prepared burgers, fries, and sandwiches while following Whataburger food safety standards.
- • Put menu items together with correct toppings, condiments, and packaging.
- Executed daily tasks with precision, maintaining high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to meet team goals and resolve product and service issues.
Direct Support Professional
Homeinsteadseniorcareonline
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored client safety and responded to behavioral support needs.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Supported medication reminders and follow-up care instructions.
- Encouraged social engagement during community outings and activities.
- Communicated client needs clearly with elara care team members.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Direct Support Professional
elaracare
Tulsa, Oklahoma
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Provided person-centered support in home and community-based care settings.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living routines.
- Supported medication reminders and follow-up care instructions.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged social engagement during community outings and activities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Prepared meals and followed dietary guidelines for client care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Direct Support Professional
Bios life
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted individuals with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders, to promote independence and well-being.
- Supported clients with mobility, transfers, and walking assistance.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Prepared medications according to care plans and supervisor instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, and communicated changes or concerns to supervisor for timely interventions.
- Communicated client needs clearly to elara care team members.
- Facilitated social engagement during community outings and activities to enhance clients' social skills and confidence.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided overnight care for elderly clients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared wings, burgers, and appetizers to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls in kitchen stations.
- Enforced sanitation practices to maintain food safety and prevent spoilage.
- Cleaned cooking equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen areas after each shift.
- Restocked supplies and organized storage areas to enhance kitchen efficiency during shifts.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Putnam City North
Oklahoma City, OK08-2017
Some College (No Degree) - culinary
Francis Tuttle
Oklahoma City OkSkills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Order assembly process
- Point-of-sale system
- Cash handling
- Drive-thru operations
- Team coordination
- Staff education and training
- Instruction adherence
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- parliamentarian
Timeline
Team Member
Whataburger
07.2026 - 09.2026
Direct Support Professional
Homeinsteadseniorcareonline
01.2026 - 03.2026
Direct Support Professional
elaracare
04.2024 - 03.2026
Direct Support Professional
Bios life
01.2023 - 09.2024
cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Putnam City North
Some College (No Degree) - culinary
Francis Tuttle