Diamond Jackson
New York
Summary
Childcare and Direct support professional with hands-on experience in creating safe and nurturing environment for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in child and adult supervision, activity planning, and effective communication with both children and developmentally disabled adults and parents. Known for fostering positive relationships and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Resource Center for the Developmentally Disabled
12.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Support Staff Member
Sister Sister Daycare
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Contributed to positive parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular updates on children''s progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2018
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Infant care
- Early childhood education
- Social development
- CPR training
- Special needs care
- Meal coordination
- Safety and supervision
- Medication administration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Resource Center for the Developmentally Disabled
12.2018 - Current
Support Staff Member
Sister Sister Daycare
08.2017 - 12.2018
- CPR/AED Certification
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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