Compassionate Direct Support Professional with a strong focus on client advocacy, positive reinforcement, and enhancing client independence. Passionate about fostering well-being and encouraging social interactions to improve quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bright Horizons Inc.
Albuquerque
07.2025 - Current
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Direct Support Professional
Active Solutions Inc.
Albuquerque
08.2024 - 05.2025
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Tohatchi High School
Tohatchi, NM
08.2016 - 05/2020
Skills
Client documentation
Disability awareness
Problem-solving
Life skills training
Client support
Positive reinforcement
Client advocacy
Certification
Certificate of Achievement - ANE Awareness
Certificate of Achievement - HIPPA
Certificate of Achievement - Standard Precaution
Certificate of Achievement - Assisting With Medication Delivery Part 1, 2, & 3.
Certificate of Achievement - Keys to Health
Certificate of Achievement - Advocacy in Action
Certificate of Achievement - Communication Supports Training
Certificate of Achievement - Positive Supports Training
Certificate of Achievement - Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Certificate of Completion - CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant) Universal First Aid
References
Joni Jones - Registered Nurse with ASI - Phone Number: (908) 783-5285 Email: jonijonesrn@gmail.com