Gladys Shnider
Oak Park,CA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, crisis intervention, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel in empathy, active listening, and patience, ensuring exceptional care and support for individuals with diverse needs.
Skilled Direct Support Specialist with background in providing essential assistance to individuals with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to develop effective care and treatment plans, foster client independence, and maintain safety standards. Known for strong communication skills and capacity to handle crisis situations effectively. Contributed significantly in previous roles by improving levels of individual autonomy and overall life quality for clients supported.
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Specialist
Tasc
Van Nuys, California
07.2022 - Current
- Supported TASC clients with daily living and personal care routines. Assist with medication
- Followed TASC service plans and person-centered support instructions. Support client when volunteering
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Supported TASC clients with daily living and personal care routines.
- Followed TASC service plans and person-centered support instructions.
- Documented client behaviors, care notes, and shift observations.
- Monitored client safety and responded to crisis situations calmly.
- Assisted with medication reminders and health schedule coordination.
- Encouraged community participation and social engagement activities.
- Communicated client needs with TASC supervisors and care teams.
- Maintained clean, organized living spaces and support areas.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Assisted in monitoring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
- Conducted recreational activities such as outings or field trips.
- Administered assessments to evaluate levels of functioning and develop appropriate strategies for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between clients, their families, and other service providers.
- Provided emotional support to clients during times of distress or crisis situations.
- Developed individualized plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Acted as an advocate for clients when communicating with outside agencies or organizations.
- Monitored medication administration and provided support to ensure proper use of medications.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities in day-to-day activities and tasks.
- Implemented behavior modification plans under the direction of a supervisor or clinician.
- Encouraged independence by teaching daily living skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning.
- Instructed clients on how to access community resources such as housing or employment opportunities.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping when necessary.
- Assisted in arranging doctor's appointments for clients when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers.
- Created positive relationships with clients through active listening and understanding.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Education
Ulysses Grant
Los Angeles, CATimeline
Direct Support Specialist
Tasc
07.2022 - Current
Ulysses Grant