Joshua Byron
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Dynamic Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at One Well Health, excelling in medication administration and relationship building. Successfully facilitated community integration activities, enhancing client engagement and reducing loneliness. Committed to achieving personal goals through tailored care plans, demonstrating strong behavior redirection skills and a passion for empowering individuals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional-DSP
One Well Health
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Flagger
Four Seasons Traffic Control
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Warned construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
Stock/Cashier/Maintenance
Save-A-Lot
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Organize and stock items.
- Nightly closing maintenance duties.
- Ensure cleanliness around the store.
Mentor and Monitor Club Members
YMCA- Waterbury CT
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Instruct/monitor youth activities.
- Ensure safety compliance and proper use of equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization around the facility/gym.
Oil Change Technician
Bradshaw Jeep
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of [Number]-point inspection.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Appointment management.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Service incoming jeeps.
- Change oil/replace filtration systems.
Education
Kaynor Technical High School
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Medication administration
- Relationship building
- Behavior redirection
- Transportation
Certification
CPR Certificatoin January 2025- Current
Timeline
Direct Support Professional-DSP
One Well Health
01.2025 - Current
Flagger
Four Seasons Traffic Control
08.2022 - 06.2023
Stock/Cashier/Maintenance
Save-A-Lot
01.2009 - 01.2011
Mentor and Monitor Club Members
YMCA- Waterbury CT
06.2005 - 08.2008
Oil Change Technician
Bradshaw Jeep
06.2004 - 08.2005
Kaynor Technical High School
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