Joycelyn Mitchell
Mims,FL
Summary
At Central Florida Communities, I excelled in providing compassionate caregiving and adept behavioral management, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. My proactive approach in crisis intervention and commitment to maintaining health and safety standards underscore my ability to support client independence while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Central Florida Communities
08.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- 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 to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
Orlando 07.2018
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Behavioral management
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- State Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Safety care Certification
Additional Information
ARF -2024 Circle Of Champions Award
Highly Qualified award -2024
Outstanding Achievement award -2024
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Central Florida Communities
08.2015 - Current
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- State Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Safety care Certification
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
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