JAHBARI BROWN
New Haven,CT
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Mosaic
East Haven, CT
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
SERVER ASSISTANT
Racebrook Country Club
Derby, CT
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA
Branford, CT
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2025
Skills
- Positive and Friendly Attitude
- First aid and safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Responsible and Trustworthy
- Wait Staff Support
- Customer Relations
- Station Preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Social Skills Development
- Health Services
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Mosaic
02.2023 - 02.2024
SERVER ASSISTANT
Racebrook Country Club
05.2021 - 01.2023
CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Albertus Magnus College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Connecticut