Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Jodie Espinoza

Turman Guest Homes
El Cajon,CA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience in compassionate caregiving, medication administration, and client support. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through individualized care plans and safety monitoring.

Work History

Direct Support Professional

35 Years 5 Months
Turman Guest Homes | 02.1991 - Current
  • Implemented individualized care plans, adapting strategies to meet each client's unique needs effectively.
  • Facilitated daily living activities for individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and personal growth.
  • Monitored client progress and well-being, providing timely feedback to healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored client progress and well-being, providing timely feedback to healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
  • Collaborated with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.
  • Conducted regular assessments of client environments for safety, making necessary adjustments to reduce risks.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients in supporting independence and well-being.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
  • Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
  • Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Liaised with healthcare professionals to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.

Instructor

Unyeway | 2004 - 2006

*Helped with daily activities.

*Worked on contracts with consumers example community based volunteer sites, sand and shells, and postcards.

*Time studies to ensure consumers received fair wages.

*Transportation.

*Drove and used wheelchair lift vans. Helped consumers get their chairs fastened in securely.

*Charted on a daily basis.

*Wrote IPP goals.

*Assisted with medication.

*Ran a classroom with 8 consumers.

Residential Specialist

Home of Guiding Hands | 1992 - 1993
  • Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of client needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for residents.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance positive interactions among residents.
  • Assisted individuals in daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
  • Monitored and documented resident progress, ensuring accurate records for treatment evaluations.
  • Delivered compassionate care to residents by being empathetic, approachable, and consistently focused on their holistic well-being.
  • Ensured safety and security within the residential facility with consistent monitoring and strict adherence to policies.
  • Accompanied residents on shopping trips, to medical appointments, and to recreational activities, providing careful supervision at all times.
  • Actively participated in ongoing training opportunities to grow professionally and enhance service delivery for all residents.
  • Positively interacted with residents, which helped to demonstrate proper behavior and communication.
  • Upheld confidentiality standards when handling sensitive resident information or discussing private matters internally among colleagues or with outside partners/providers necessary to overall care provision efforts.
  • Provided essential daily living assistance, enabling residents to maintain independence and a high quality of life.
  • Assisted residents with daily self-care practices, meal preparation, and household tasks and duties.
  • Maintained accurate records of all resident interactions and progress updates, ensuring continuity of care across shifts and team members.
  • Documented medication dosages, behavioral changes and feeding patterns for each patient.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.

Volunteer

2 Years
Turman Guest Homes | 02.1989 - 02.1991

*Assisted House manager Clean facility.

*assisted with Laundry.

*Assisted House Manager with Meal Prep.

*Assisted house manager with group activities example games, movie nights etc.

Education

High School Diploma

El Capitan | Lakeside, CA | 06-1991

Administrator 6077061735 - Adult Residential Administrator

DSS | San Diego, CA | 07-2025

Administrator 5559069735 - Adult Residential Administrator

Dss | San Diego, CA | 11-2004

DSP 2 Y21/70-74526-9465 - Direct Support Year 2

DSS | San Diego, CA | 08-2001

DSP1 7452637526599465 - Direct Support Year 1

DSS | San Diego, CA | 07-1999

Residential Service Specialist - Residential Service

Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | 05-1992

Skills

Direct patient care
Crisis intervention
Positive behavior support
First aid
Compassionate care
Medication management
Client support
Environmental safety checks
Compassionate care
Health and safety requirements
Client mobility support
Safety monitoring
Infection control
Behavior redirection
Transportation support
ADL support
Daily living support
Personal care assistance
Hygiene assistance
Nutrition support
Cooking meals
Community integration support
Client transportation
Transportation
Appointment scheduling
Activities of daily living
Charting documents
Recordkeeping
Recordkeeping
Medical records management
Goal setting
Documentation management
Time management
Housekeeping tasks
Fast learner
State regulations
Disability awareness
Empathy and patience
Positive reinforcement
Life skills training
Documentation and record keeping
Life skills training
Medication management
Meal preparation
Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

RSS 1 and

DSP ! and 2

Administrator

Medication Training

CPR and First Aid

Food Handlers

Dementia

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Turman Guest Homes
02.1991 - CurrentRead More

Volunteer

Turman Guest Homes
02.1989 - 02.1991Read More

Instructor

Unyeway
2004 - 2006Read More

Residential Specialist

Home of Guiding Hands
1992 - 1993Read More

DSS

Administrator 6077061735 from Adult Residential Administrator
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El Capitan

High School Diploma
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Dss

Administrator 5559069735 from Adult Residential Administrator
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DSS

DSP 2 Y21/70-74526-9465 from Direct Support Year 2
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DSS

DSP1 7452637526599465 from Direct Support Year 1
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Grossmont College

Residential Service Specialist from Residential Service
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Jodie Espinoza