Janice Mattis
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at the Office For People With Developmental Disabilities. Skilled in crisis management and individualized support planning, I enhance clients' quality of life through tailored care and effective behavior redirection. Committed to maintaining dignity and safety while achieving personal goals for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Office For People With Developmental Disabilities
01.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Direct Support Professional
Block Institute Inc
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
Home Health Aide
Best Choice Home Health Care
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Education
GED -
Cere Center For Educational Research & Evaluation
Queens, NY2017
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration (AMAP)
- Promote/ SCIP
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Individualized support planning
- Safety monitoring
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Office For People With Developmental Disabilities
01.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Block Institute Inc
01.2016 - 12.2017
Home Health Aide
Best Choice Home Health Care
01.2003 - 12.2016
GED -
Cere Center For Educational Research & Evaluation
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