I enjoy drawing and coloring, which helps decrease my stress It improves my creativity and attention to detail I love anything to do with nature Plants and animals as well as the sky, land and water I also love learning I love learning about people and their interest I find it interesting to get behind the scene of a plethora of things and learn what most people wouldn't think about
Jamie Evans
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Experienced Direct Support Professional skilled in problem-solving, time management, and compassionate caregiving. Successfully supervised daily activities and coordinated care for individuals with behavioral health needs to ensure safety and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
Hope Network Behavioral Health
Grand Haven, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for individuals with behavioral health needs, ensuring safety and compliance with care plans.
- Implemented individualized support strategies to enhance client engagement and promote skill development.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to evaluate client progress and adjust treatment approaches as necessary.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for direct support and crisis intervention techniques.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective care delivery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by coordinating activities, transportation, and providing necessary support during outings.
- Oversaw daily operations at residential facilities while adhering to strict guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Restaurant Team Member
Red Lobster
Muskegon, MI
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties as needed, ensuring the restaurant was prepared for efficient operation each day.
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper cash handling procedures were followed.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak hours without sacrificing quality of service or attention to detail.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstation to comply with health standards.
- Assisted in training new hires on menu items and service protocols.
- Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working alongside fellow team members in a fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orchard View High School
Muskegon, MISkills
- Behavioral support
- Client advocacy
- Activity planning
- Community integration
- Disability awareness
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassionate caregiving
- First aid and safety
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
Interests
Timeline
Lead Direct Support Professional
Hope Network Behavioral Health
11.2023 - Current
Restaurant Team Member
Red Lobster
06.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Orchard View High School