Doreen Lessing
Upper Black Eddy,PA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Coaching for Independence, skilled in compassionate caregiving and crisis management. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through individualized support planning and effective behavior redirection. Committed to fostering dignity and independence while ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Coaching for Independence
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Education
Diploma -
06.1994
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- Goal setting
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Recreational activities
- Patient management
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Care plan management
- Transportation assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Patient education
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support
- Case management
- Self-advocacy training
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
- Life skills training
- De-escalation techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Self-care promotion
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Therapeutic instruction
- Community integration support
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Personal care assistance
- State regulations
- Hygiene assistance
- Community activities
- First aid and CPR
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Charting and documentation
- CPR certification
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Attentive to people
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional - Coaching for Independence
South Plainfield High School - Diploma,
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