Keanda Miles
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated and willing to learn new task at any moment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Depelchin Children’s Center
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Document progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior or developments.
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Be open and supportive to each client.
Prevention Specialist
Crossroad Child And Family Services
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2015 - 08.2023
- Supervise 1st shift staff team.
- Established strong relationships with clients, staff, and community reps, expanding the reach of prevention efforts.
- Redirect and assist with prevention of behaviors.
- Facilitated group sessions with clients.
- Facilitated group sessions with staff.
- Responsible for completing DCS critical paperwork and hot line call ins.
- Supervise client/family visits.
- Responsible for stepping in to redirect and enforce coping skills to prevent further behaviors.
- Assist with ensuring clients are in a safe and clean environment.
Home Health Aide
Bright Star Home Health
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
House Manager
ResCare Residential Services
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervise house staff.
- Anticipated needs of clients and staff by staying informed about their preferences, schedules, and priorities.
- Responsible for finances regarding groceries, outings, and vouchers.
- Ensured security and safety protocols were followed throughout the home.
- Ensure that clients were in a safe and clean environment.
- Responsible for administering medications and keeping track of medication counts.
- Responsible for setting medical appointments and ensuring client appointments are up to date.
Education
Core 40 Diploma -
South Side High School
Fort Wayne, IN06.2012
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Crisis Intervention
- Disability
- Home Care
- Working with children
- Working with intellectual disabilities
- Direct Support
- Autism
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Depelchin Children’s Center
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Bright Star Home Health
05.2015 - 09.2016
Prevention Specialist
Crossroad Child And Family Services
03.2015 - 08.2023
House Manager
ResCare Residential Services
05.2013 - 05.2015
Core 40 Diploma -
South Side High School