Kalin Upson
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Sycamore
Summary
Attentive Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical, and mental needs. Caring, vigilant, and devoted to individuals of all backgrounds and standings. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Opportunity House Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced individualized support by developing personalized care plans for clients with intellectual disabilities.
- Promoted independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities through skill-building activities and goal-setting processes.
- Established trust and rapport with clients, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and development.
- Increased client engagement in community activities by identifying meaningful opportunities for participation.
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity House Inc
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted clientele to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep interdisciplinary care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Internship
Behavior Lab ABA Services
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided response assistance in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and proactively prevented theoccurrence of target behavior.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients receiving support services.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed caseload of 19 clients to collect data and update respective Behavior Support Plans
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Case Management Internship
Opportunity House Inc
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with industry professionals to learn internal business processes and best practices.
- Developed relationships with wide range of employees, clientele and supervisors.
- Performed data and information management by logging information in Therap.
- Resolved escalated concerns using professionalism and understanding of facets of issue.
Nursing Float
Knox County Nursing Home
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Disability Services
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IL05.2017
Skills
- Policy Reinforcement
- Efficient Collaborator
- Mediation
- Creative Problem-Solver
- Ethical Standards
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Opportunity House Inc
08.2022 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Internship
Behavior Lab ABA Services
02.2022 - 05.2022
Case Management Internship
Opportunity House Inc
01.2020 - 05.2020
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity House Inc
03.2018 - 08.2022
Nursing Float
Knox County Nursing Home
11.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Disability Services
Northern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
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