Kayla Hamlin
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Opportunity House Inc, excelling in patient care and ADL support. Skilled in fostering independence in individuals with disabilities through community integration and compassionate communication. As a dedicated tutor, I have honed my ability to tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles, ensuring effective support for all. Highly skilled in team collaboration, I prioritize client safety and promote positive behavior while remaining a compassionate and hardworking professional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity House Inc
Sycamore, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Home Care Aide
Department of Human Services
Elgin, IL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
- Respected the dignity of all patients by maintaining confidentiality of their health information.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other errands as needed.
Education
Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2025
Skills
- ADL support
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Client documentation
- Disability awareness
- Community activities
- Care delivery
Affiliations
- Tutor new nursing students
Accomplishments
- I have earned honors for GPA
- Earned employee of the month at OH
- Deans list
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity House Inc
08.2021 - Current
Home Care Aide
Department of Human Services
08.2019 - 06.2020
Nursing
Northern Illinois University
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