Destiny Sulfridge
151 Naylor Ridge Rd,KY
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Expanded Horizons, enhancing client independence through compassionate caregiving and effective behavior redirection. Skilled in medication administration and client documentation, I foster positive relationships and advocate for client needs, ensuring safety and well-being in all interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Expanded Horizons
Lexington, KY
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations accurately in care records
- Supported medication administration following prescribed guidelines and safety procedures
- Coordinated transportation to appointments, programs, and community activities
- Communicated with families and care teams to share updates and resolve concerns
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Direct Support Professional
Family Ties Inc
Danville, KY
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Implemented personalized support plans to reinforce goals and routine consistency
- Maintained safe, clean living environments while following health and sanitation standards
- Responded calmly to behavioral challenges, de-escalating situations with patience and care
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Warehouse Packer
Deco Art
Stanford, KY
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Packed finished goods accurately for shipment, following order specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected packaged products for damage, labeling errors, and correct item counts before dispatch.
- Sorted and organized inventory to support efficient picking, packing, and staging workflows.
- Applied shipping labels and prepared cartons for carrier pickup using warehouse packing procedures.
- Maintained clean, safe workstations while complying with warehouse safety and handling requirements.
- Trained new packers on packing methods, product handling, and workflow expectations.
- Improved packing consistency by identifying process gaps and reinforcing standard operating procedures.
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Verified items packaged and address on boxes matched customer order invoices to avoid shipping errors.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.
Direct Support Professional
Family Ties
Danville, KY
02.2019 - 05.2019
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Deli Worker
Durhams Grocery
Stanford, KY
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Sliced meats and cheeses to customer specifications, maintaining consistent portioning and presentation.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go items following deli recipes and food safety standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection, special orders, and accurate package recommendations.
- Stocked deli cases, rotated inventory, and removed expired items to maintain freshness.
- Sanitized slicers, counters, and prep areas to support clean, safe work environment.
- Packaged, labeled, and priced deli items accurately for display and customer pickup.
- Monitored cooler storage and product levels, reporting shortages and quality concerns promptly.
- Supported daily deli operations by coordinating prep tasks and maintaining efficient workflow.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter.
- Exhibited strong multitasking skills by simultaneously assisting multiple customers while maintaining a clean workstation.
Education
GED -
Fort Logan High School
Stanford, KY11.2019
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- Goal setting
- Social skills development
- Safety monitoring
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Mobility assistance
- Report writing
- Community activities
- Compassionate client care
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Hygiene assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Cooking meals
- Housekeeping
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Expanded Horizons
03.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Family Ties Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
Direct Support Professional
Family Ties
02.2019 - 05.2019
Warehouse Packer
Deco Art
04.2018 - 11.2019
Deli Worker
Durhams Grocery
09.2016 - 05.2017
GED -
Fort Logan High School