Felipa Menard
Wasilla
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with 12years of performance supporting physical and mentally handicapped populations. Interacts with patients in diverse settings, including community, family, or individual homes and adult care facilities. Administers medications and supports ADLs aligned with care plans and provides companionship to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
MSSCA
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
DSP
MSSCA
08.2006 - 08.2020
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and room care
- Administered medications and set up reminders for clients in alignment with medication administration record
- Managed the client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments
- Advised clients on proper self-care, personal hygiene and other important topics affecting their personal wellbeing
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene
- Performed routine housekeeping, including making beds, doing dishes, and sweeping
- Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks
- Cooked healthy, balanced meals and snacks to meet the individual client's dietary needs
- Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities
- Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alcoy Municipal High School
Alcoy, PhilippinesSkills
- Support plan management
- Patient education
- Charting and documentation
- Care delivery
- Administer medication
- Companionship
- Cook healthy meals
- Shopping and errands
- Personal hygiene
- Deliver exceptional care
- Client transportation
- Light housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
MSSCA
08.2022 - 01.2024
DSP
MSSCA
08.2006 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Alcoy Municipal High School
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