Attentive direct care professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Southeastern Residential Services
09.2017 - 08.2022
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Personal Care Attendant
Tempus Unlimited
02.2015 - 08.2018
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Medication Administration
Direct Support Professional
Vinfen, Greater Boston
02.2017 - 09.2017
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
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 progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Paraprofessional
South Shore Educational Collaborative
08.2012 - 01.2017
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Home Based ABA Technician
South Shore Educational Collaborative
04.2015 - 10.2015
Equipped caregivers to be active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, delivering coaching sessions and communicating with entire team.
Followed Individualized Family Service Plan and developed methodologies for reaching each child's specific developmental goals.
Coached family members and caregivers on client support to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and community settings.
Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.