Dependable Direct Support Professional who establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as patient, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Human Connections LLP
09.2024 - Current
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Direct Support Professional
Northwest Habilitation Services
09.2023 - Current
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Transported clients to appointments to provide support.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Volunteer
The Women's Resource Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Assisted with special events and programs.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, OR
04.2025
Skills
Compassionate client care
Behavior redirection
Multitasking and organization
Client advocacy
Adaptability and flexibility
Active listening
Direct communication
Team collaboration
Time management
Client documentation
Problem-solving
Cultural awareness
Pronouns
She/her/hers
Languages
German
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Human Connections LLP
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer
The Women's Resource Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
Northwest Habilitation Services
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Portland State University
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