My objective is to acquire a position in your organization, where I can utilize my knowledge and skills. Highly motivated individual who is hardworking, determined and passionate.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
St Louis, MO
01.2024 - Current
Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources for clients.
Trained new staff on best practices in direct support and client engagement techniques.
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.
Developmental Services Worker 1
CT Department of Developmental Services
CT
05.2020 - 12.2023
Provide assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living
Promote individuals’ personal development of desirable social relationships and hygiene
Actively participate in preparation, serving and feeding of meals
Actively participate in social and recreational activities
Complete housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean environment for program individuals
Youth Mentor
Boys & Girls Village
Milford, CT
01.2019 - 2023
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for program youth by providing direct care, supervision, behavioral management, recreational and therapeutic programming
Assist program youth with activities of daily living as well as teach new daily living skills
Transport program youth to and from appointments, court and recreational activities
Record and document daily activities and significant events
Ensure that the goals and objectives of each youth’s individual and crisis management plan are implemented
Provide crisis intervention using individual, group and peer principals
Administer medication under the supervision of a nurse
Education
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A - undefined
New England Tractor Trailer Training School
Bridgeport, CT
01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT
06.2013
Skills
Time Management
Client Support
Decision-Making
Team collaboration
Certification
Med Certified by DCF, CPR, First Aid, PMT, Support, OSHA Construction Safety and Health, Financial Management, Guard Card
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
01.2024 - Current
Developmental Services Worker 1
CT Department of Developmental Services
05.2020 - 12.2023
Youth Mentor
Boys & Girls Village
01.2019 - 2023
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A - undefined