Elaine Durrant
Ferron,UT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Social Vocational Services
Fresno, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Medical Transportation Driver
Pravado mobile health
Fresno, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored road conditions regularly to determine best routes for efficient travel time management.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading luggage or other items from vehicles when requested by customers.
- Inspected vehicle daily to ensure safety and cleanliness standards were met.
- Ensured that all required documents were up-to-date and valid before each trip.
- Adhered to safety protocols and procedures established by the organization at all times.
- Kept detailed records of fuel purchases, mileage, tolls. for reimbursement purposes on monthly basis.
- Provided safe and timely transportation for patients to medical appointments.
- Assisted passengers with mobility issues into and out of vehicles when necessary.
- Coordinated with clients prior to scheduled pick-ups to confirm details of upcoming trips including destinations, estimated travel time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emery High School
Castle Dale, UT05-1996
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Recordkeeping
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DSP
Social Vocational Services
10.2022 - Current
Medical Transportation Driver
Pravado mobile health
08.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Emery High School