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Gregory Ottinot

Gregory Ottinot

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Seasoned Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Aspen Care, enhancing client wellness through expert behavioral management and emotional support. Skilled in first aid and CPR, I significantly improved quality of life for clients by establishing trust-based relationships and effectively managing health documentation, achieving a notable reduction in incident rates.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Aspen Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.

Direct Support Professional

Quality Life Human Services
08.2000 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • 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.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
  • Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Direct Support Professional

Heart to Heart Care
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • 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.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Health And Wellness

Boyd H Anderson High School
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
05.2006

Skills

  • Disability awareness
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Behavior redirection
  • Behavioral management
  • Documentation

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Aspen Care
05.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Heart to Heart Care
01.2016 - 08.2020

Direct Support Professional

Quality Life Human Services
08.2000 - 05.2024

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Health And Wellness

Boyd H Anderson High School

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