Jessica Layne
Direct Support Professional
Belleville,IL
Summary
Reliable and talented at offering attentive and passionate care to patients, offering support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and offering companionship. Bringing conflict management skills; expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with good judgment eager to secure entry-level Direct Support Professional position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Various
Belleville, IL
05.2013 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
Direct Support Assistant
Family Cancer, Alzheimer's, Depression, Spectrum
Fayetteville, AR
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Encouraged elderly to engage in people-centered activities and participate in community.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Air Force Veteran
US Military
Scott AFB, IL
04.2000 - 08.2014
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
Education
Vocational Training Course - Instructional Systems Designer
Community College of The Air Force
Texas04.2008
Vocational Training Course - Principles of Instruction
Community College of The Air Force
Fayetteville, NC2008
Vocational Training Course - Education And Training
Community College of The Air Force
Biloxi, MS08.2007
Airman Leadership School - Management
Community College of The Air Force
Fayetteville, Nc06.2006
Vocational Training Course - Communications And Computer Systems Operation
Community College of The Air Force
Biloxi, MS03.2000
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School
Portsmouth, VA06.1998
Skills
- Community Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Problem Identification
- Attentive to People
- Household Management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Customer Service
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Personal Care Assistance
- Companionship skills
- Sunday School Instruction
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Timeline
Direct Support Assistant
Family Cancer, Alzheimer's, Depression, Spectrum
06.2022 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Various
05.2013 - Current
Air Force Veteran
US Military
04.2000 - 08.2014
Vocational Training Course - Instructional Systems Designer
Community College of The Air Force
Vocational Training Course - Principles of Instruction
Community College of The Air Force
Vocational Training Course - Education And Training
Community College of The Air Force
Airman Leadership School - Management
Community College of The Air Force
Vocational Training Course - Communications And Computer Systems Operation
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School
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