Joyce MK Kolva
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Suite Living Senior Care, skilled in medication administration and behavior redirection. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through tailored care plans and effective crisis intervention. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while fostering independence and dignity for clients.
Experienced in providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilises effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. I have a track record of maintaining a safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Suite Living Senior Care
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress reports for each client.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating the overall quality of care provided.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Mains'l Services, Inc
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living that needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Direct Support Professional/ Assistant Manager
Hammer Residence Inc
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained a 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients in supporting independence and well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating the overall quality of care provided.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the facility.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management/ Current Student
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2028
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Safety monitoring
Certification
CPR/FirstAid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Suite Living Senior Care
07.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Mains'l Services, Inc
02.2021 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional/ Assistant Manager
Hammer Residence Inc
06.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management/ Current Student
Walden University
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