James Erving
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional committed to enhancing client well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clean and organized environment. Collaborative team player with strong clinical skills, knowledgeable in medication administration and crisis intervention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs, DSP
Sunrise West Adult Residential
El Cajon
01.2021 - 05.2026
- Facilitated meaningful conversations and activities to enhance socialization and emotional well-being while providing personal care assistance.
- Assessed individual needs and delivered tailored services to promote overall patient well-being.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs. 3 hours per shift
- Managed household tasks, ran errands, and completed grocery shopping to ensure a clean and organized living environment. 20 hours per week.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books. Daily
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arizona High School
Phoenix, AZ10-2006
Skills
- Direct Support
- Dependability
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Care planning
- Nutritional Assessment
- Safety awareness
- Behavior management
- Social Support
- Clear communication
- Client engagement
- Problem solving
- CPR certification
- Compassion
- CPR certification
- CPR certification
Certification
- DSP 1
- CPR certification
- CPI certification
- Oxygen Therapy
- Epilepsy Made easy
- Managing aggressive behavior
- Informed decision making
- Professional Leadership development
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs, DSP
Sunrise West Adult Residential
01.2021 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Arizona High School