Jennifer Carrier
Saco,ME
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional skilled in community engagement and crisis intervention. Proven ability to monitor behavior and administer medications, ensuring safety and support during critical times.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Creative Works
Westbrook, Maine
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated community outings to enhance social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Monitored individual behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor to ensure client well-being.
- Assisted individuals in developing daily living skills and personal care routines.
- Delivered emotional support and encouragement during activities to strengthen client morale.
- Monitored health and safety conditions for clients across various environments.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for clients' comfort.
Live in resident advisor
Volunteers of America Northern New England
Saco, Maine
2016 - 2024
- Coordinated community-building activities, enhancing resident engagement in supportive housing programs.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, fostering a harmonious living environment among residents.
- Assisted with crisis intervention by assessing situations and connecting individuals to resources.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Supported adherence to program rules by monitoring resident behavior and addressing violations.
- Documented resident interactions and incidents, ensuring compliance and informing program improvements.
- Monitored building entrances and exits during peak hours of activity while enforcing visitor policies.
Delivery Driver
Portland Same Day
Portland, Maine
2017 - 2022
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Navigated routes using GPS for timely deliveries.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and vehicle inspections.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2022
Skills
- Health monitoring
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis management
- Documentation management
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
Certification
- Certified Residential Medication Administration
2025 - First Aid CPR 2025
- Brain Injury Programs
2025 - Direct Support Professional
re-up in 2025 for Brain Injury Programs
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Creative Works
05.2025 - Current
Live in resident advisor
Volunteers of America Northern New England
2016 - 2024
Delivery Driver
Portland Same Day
2017 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix