Gloria Daney
Kams Llc
5210 Belleville Ave ,Maryland
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at The Arcbaltimore enhancing client independence through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and documentation, I foster positive relationships while promoting safety and well-being. Committed to achieving client goals and improving quality of life through tailored support and motivational guidance.
Work History
Personal Support Professional
3 Years 10 Months- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Supported mobility and safe transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to dietary needs, preferences, and care plans.
- Monitored client well-being and reported changes in condition to supervising staff promptly.
Direct Support Professional
1 Year 7 Months- Administered medication reminders and followed care plans, schedules, and support instructions.
- Maintained clean, organized living spaces while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- 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.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
4 Months
- Supported individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal choice.
- Assisted with personal care, meal preparation, and household routines in respectful, person-centered manner.
- Monitored client safety and responded quickly to behavioral changes or support needs.
- Documented progress notes, incidents, and service delivery accurately following program guidelines.
- Facilitated community outings, recreational activities, and social engagement opportunities.
- Communicated effectively with families, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain continuity of care.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Direct Support Professional
4 Years 8 Months- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Confidentiality and privacy
Assertiveness and confidence
Resourcefulness and creativity
Professionalism and ethics
Documentation and record keeping
Motivational support
Goal setting assistance
Cultural sensitivity
Boundary setting
Respectful and compassionate
Time management
Dependable and responsible
Verbal and written communication skills
Patient care
First aid and safety
Compassion and empathy
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Active listening
Safety awareness
Compassionate care
Relationship building
Personal hygiene assistance
Housekeeping
Social interaction
Meal preparation
Medication administration
Incident reporting
Behavior redirection
Client transportation
Hoyer lifting equipment
Mobility assistance
Certification
Mandt Training, CPR and First Aid, DDA Trainings and Med Certified.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
New Beginnings Inc
04.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Personal Support Professional
Kams Llc
10.2022 - 08.2026Read More
The League for People With Disabilities
06.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Direct Support Professional
The ArcBaltimore
02.2018 - 10.2022Read More
Southwestern High School
High School Diploma
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