Joshua Waiters
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Yybooncareservice
Philadelphia, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Supported individuals in developing social skills and building relationships.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance client engagement and enjoyment.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records for care plans.
Direct Support Professional
LAABODE
Philadelphia, PA
12.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Supported individuals in developing social skills and building relationships.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance client engagement and enjoyment.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records for care plans.
Cook
N8rds Family Kitchen
Chester, PA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared diverse menu items following family recipes and seasonal ingredients.
- Managed kitchen inventory to ensure fresh supplies and minimize waste.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Executed daily prep tasks efficiently to support busy service periods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Wire Cutter
Colonial Electric Supply
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Operated wire cutting machinery, ensuring timely preparation of products for distribution.
- Inspected materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Maintained clean, organized work area to uphold safety standards and support operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on wire cutting techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and promptly reported shortages to management, facilitating timely restocking.
- Selected and transported items using a forklift to complete customer orders.
Lifeguard
Fox Pool Management
Newtown, Pennsylvania
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Responded swiftly to emergencies with first aid and rescue techniques.
- Ensured swimmer safety by actively monitoring pool area.
- Enforced safety rules while overseeing pool activities.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of pool facilities and equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe pool environment, including decks and restrooms.
Education
Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PASkills
- Personal care assistance
- ADL support
- Care documentation
- Activity planning
- Client advocacy
- Safety compliance
- Community activities
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Social skills development
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician Certification - Issued April 2025
- Quality Management Certification - Issued June 2026
- Custodial Maintenance Certification- Jan 2024
- OSHA 10- October 2023
In my spare time
- I volunteer at Caring For Friends in my spare time giving back to my community.
- I play basketball at the YMCA and help with the youth development assisting in pick of games and also providing support with swimming and weight lifting.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Yybooncareservice
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
LAABODE
12.2024 - 06.2026
Cook
N8rds Family Kitchen
01.2024 - 01.2025
Lifeguard
Fox Pool Management
05.2016 - 09.2016
Wire Cutter
Colonial Electric Supply
03.2016 - 06.2020
Norristown Area High School