Donnis Mills
Estherville, IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Living Supervisor
Hope Haven
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered at-home direct support to clients with developmental disabilities.
- Maintained adequate staffing ratios by preparing monthly staff schedule based on approved ISL or group home staffing patterns and managed overtime within limits.
- Compiled, organized and reported on community behavioral data.
- Kept accurate records for house accounts and clients' personal spending accounts.
- Worked as fill-in direct care staff in homes.
- Maintained professional relationship with guardians and family members to enhance supportive community culture.
- Completed monthly audit of household spending and other client funds.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
Community Living Lead Coach
Hope Haven
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
Direct Support Person
Hope Haven
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Administrative Secretary A.A. S
Minnesota West Technical And Community College
Jackson, MNSkills
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Interventions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Timeline
Community Living Supervisor
Hope Haven
05.2022 - Current
Community Living Lead Coach
Hope Haven
12.2020 - 05.2022
Direct Support Person
Hope Haven
01.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Medical Administrative Secretary A.A. S
Minnesota West Technical And Community College
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