Jessica Blevins
Huntington
Summary
Compassionate direct service professional with strong team collaboration skills. Experienced in implementing behavior management techniques and documenting client progress, contributing to improved social and communication skills for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct service professional
Rem
Huntington
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Supported clients in developing social and communication skills.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to create individualized care plans.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to enhance their well-being.
- Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of services provided including progress notes and incident reports.
- Monitored medication administration and documented changes in health status or behaviors.
- Participated in training sessions to increase knowledge about disability-related topics.
- Educated family members and caregivers on strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure best practices were implemented.
- Facilitated communication between families and guardians and service providers.
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
Huntington
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions, contributing to timely service.
- Provided exceptional customer service and addressed inquiries promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area for optimal shopping experience.
- Assisted with inventory management by restocking shelves regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Handled cash and credit card payments accurately, ensuring customer satisfaction and trust.
- Implemented promotional displays, increasing product visibility and encouraging customer purchases.
- Followed safety procedures to ensure a secure working environment.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Direct Support Professional
Prestera
Huntington
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients and families to enhance trust and cooperation.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Supported clients in social and recreational activities to enhance engagement.
- Monitored client behavior, documented changes, and communicated findings to management to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
- Documented client progress and participated in case reviews regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders to support daily living and well-being.
Housing Monitor
Huntington City Mission
Huntington
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored resident activities to ensure adherence to housing policies, contributing to a stable community environment.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among residents, fostering a collaborative and harmonious living environment.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emergency situations.
- Assisted residents in navigating community resources and support services, enhancing access to essential support.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities for cleanliness and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of resident interactions and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to develop improvement plans for housing programs.
- Educated residents on life skills and personal development workshops offered at the mission.
Education
GED -
Charles Yeager Career Center
Hamlin, WV06-1999
Skills
- Direct care
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Behavior redirection
- Care plan development
- Mental health support
- Social skills support
- Community integration
- Transportation
- Safety monitoring
- Documentation proficiency
- Documentation control
- Mandatory reporting
- Recovery process
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Communication facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Self-care promotion
- Case management
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Direct service professional
Rem
03.2025 - 10.2025
Direct Support Professional
Prestera
06.2023 - 03.2024
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
09.2022 - 04.2024
Housing Monitor
Huntington City Mission
02.2022 - 09.2022
GED -
Charles Yeager Career Center