Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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KAYLA CARLSON

Duluth,MN

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with REM Arrowhead, skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Enhanced client independence and well-being through tailored care plans and effective behavioral management. Proven ability to document progress and build strong relationships, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

REM Arrowhead
08.2024 - 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.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • 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.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Central High School
Duluth, MN
06.2006

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Decision-making support
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Relationship building
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Disability awareness
  • Social skills development
  • Patient management
  • Progress documentation
  • Individualized support planning
  • Patient assessments
  • Safety monitoring
  • Care plan management
  • Care plan assessment

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

REM Arrowhead
08.2024 - Current

High School Diploma - General Studies

Central High School
KAYLA CARLSON