Isabel Serrano
Abilene
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with 12 years of experience in compassionate caregiving and client support. Skilled in behavioral management, safety monitoring, and progress documentation, committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Abilene State Supported Living Center
Abilene, TX
11.2011 - 10.2023
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing their daily living skills.
- Assisted in implementing personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored and documented residents' progress, maintaining accurate records for interdisciplinary team reviews.
- Facilitated recreational activities, promoting social engagement and community participation among residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address medical concerns and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Advocated for residents' rights and needs within organizational policies, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School
Abilene, TXSkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Social skills development
- Team collaboration
- Goal setting
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Safety monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Abilene State Supported Living Center
11.2011 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School