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Kaylynn Walker

David,KY

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Aspen, dedicated to enhancing client well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in medication management and crisis intervention, I foster independence and dignity in individuals with disabilities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment while meticulously documenting progress to inform care strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Aspen
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Housekeeper

Pikeville Medical Center Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.

Direct Support Professional

Champion Support and Community Services
02.1998 - 01.2013
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
11-2027

High School Diploma -

Continental Academy
Miami, FL
07-1995

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient care
  • Self-advocacy support
  • Activity planning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Special needs care
  • Strong ethics
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Medication management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Elderly care
  • Client documentation
  • Time management
  • Documentation
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Aspen
01.2013 - 09.2016

Housekeeper

Pikeville Medical Center Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2015

Direct Support Professional

Champion Support and Community Services
02.1998 - 01.2013

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Continental Academy
Kaylynn Walker