Diamond Blackman
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Compassionate support professional skilled in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and promoting independence through daily living activities. Collaborates with teams to address client needs and ensure safety during community engagements. Strong organizational abilities enhance client well-being and satisfaction, complemented by a background in inventory management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ACLD
West Babylon, NY
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Facilitated daily residential routines for individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting comfort and stability.
- Assisted with personal care and hygiene in person-centered support plans
- Monitored client safety during home and community activities
- Prompted independence with meals, grooming, and household tasks
- Responded calmly to behavior concerns using approved support strategies
- Communicated client needs with ACLD staff and family members
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with mobility challenges during daily activities and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Amazon Associate
Amazon
Bethpage, New York
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Picked orders using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems.
- Stowed products in assigned locations using scanner-directed procedures.
- Sorted inventory for storage, shipping, and fulfillment flow.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
McDonald's Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
North Babylon, New York
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Greeted guests and took orders at McDonald's Restaurant front counter.
- Operated POS system for payments and order entry at McDonald's Restaurant.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Assisted drive-thru service with order accuracy and guest communication.
- Supported team members during rush periods across McDonald's Restaurant operations.
- Prepared sandwiches, fries, and beverages following McDonald's Restaurant standards.
- Restocked ingredients, packaging, and condiments during McDonald's Restaurant shifts.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
Education
North Babylon High School
North Babylon, New YorkSkills
- Daily living support
- Safety monitoring
- Hygiene support
- Meal preparation
- Residential care routines
- Person-centered planning
- Incident documentation
- Client advocacy support
- Effective communication techniques
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making assistance
- Social skills training
- Empathy and compassion
- Compassionate caregiving
Certification
•CPR & First Aid 06/2026
•SCIP 06/2026
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ACLD
03.2026 - 08.2026
Amazon Associate
Amazon
11.2018 - 03.2019
McDonald's Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
09.2017 - 04.2018
North Babylon High School