KATLIN SHORTT
Dayville
Summary
Eager to contribute to a new team. Compassionate care professional skilled in providing daily living assistance as well as planning and executing engaging activities. Committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while maintaining their independence and dignity. Hardworking and a passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure a hard working position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Onewell Health Care
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences to ensure effective support.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate services and communicate updates on client progress.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to address challenges and improve client interactions.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs, ensuring access to resources and community services.
Personal Care Assistant
GT Independence
11.2016 - Current
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Employed compassionate care when providing personal hygiene services to individuals requiring assistance.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements.
- Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Engaged in activities that promoted socialization among clients such as playing games or reading stories.
Direct Support Professional
Northeast Placement Services
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through trust building activities and by providing emotional support.
- Identified changes in client status or needs and communicated to supervisor.
- Participated in crisis intervention and de-escalation procedures.
General Warehouse Associate
Staples Distribution Center
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Restocked shelves efficiently, ensuring optimal inventory levels throughout the store.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the picking process through proper use of tools and equipment.
Warehouse Associate
Staples Fulfilment Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of warehouse space to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
- Verified business transactions to assess compliance with quality control standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Killingly High School
Dayville, CTSkills
- Compassionate patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Behavior redirection
- CPR certified
- Dressing assistance
- Meal planning
- Stress management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CPR
- PMT
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Onewell Health Care
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Northeast Placement Services
03.2025 - 09.2025
General Warehouse Associate
Staples Distribution Center
07.2021 - 04.2022
Warehouse Associate
Staples Fulfilment Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
Personal Care Assistant
GT Independence
11.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Killingly High School