Keenya Williams
Plant City
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Beacon Sky, skilled in compassionate caregiving and behavioral management. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. CPR certified, with a strong focus on emotional support and daily living assistance, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Giver
Consumer-Directed Care Plus •
Tampa, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Supported medication management by ensuring timely administration and compliance with prescriptions.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and communicated updates to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by encouraging independence and offering guidance when needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties on a routine basis to maintain a sanitary living space for the client.
Direct Care Giver
Challenges Ideas
CITRUS COUNTY
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Adapted care plans based on changing client conditions, ensuring personalized support strategies.
- Documented client progress regularly, sharing updates with healthcare teams and family members as appropriate.
- Monitored clients'' vital signs, reporting any changes or concerns to medical personnel promptly.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Medication Technician
Savanna Court
Brandon FL
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered medications to residents according to established protocols and schedules.
- Monitored residents for side effects and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Documented medication administration accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Assisted in training new staff on medication protocols and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding medication management and storage.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Conducted regular audits of medication inventory for accuracy and safety practices.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Helping assist the residents with personal hygiene.
- Helping serve the residents at dinner time.
- Helping assist residents with getting room with useing a wheel or walker.
- Checking on residents throughout the night.
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Sky
Tampa, FL
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted individuals in daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Implemented individualized care plans to address specific client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated recreational activities, enhancing social engagement among clients.
- Monitored client progress, documenting observations to inform care adjustments.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Behavior Technician
Boundless
Columbus, OH
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support individual client needs.
- Collected and analyzed data on client progress to inform treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
- Developed individualized strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Provided ongoing support to families, fostering communication and understanding of behavioral goals.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Teacher Aid ESE
Hillsborough County School Board
Tampa, FL
08.2005 - 05.2010
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson plans for various learning styles and abilities.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators and parents on development.
- Provided accommodations during testing periods as required by IEPs, resulting in fewer distractions and better focus on assessments.
- Assisted students during transitions between classrooms or school environments to minimize disruptions and maintain consistency in routines.
- Led small group activities to reinforce academic skills and promote social interaction among students.
- Supported students with physical disabilities in daily activities, including mobility assistance, personal care tasks, and use of assistive technology devices.
- Supported student success by providing one-on-one assistance with assignments, assessments, and skill-building activities.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance trends for ongoing evaluation of instructional effectiveness and IEP goal progress tracking purposes.
Education
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Arm Wood High School
Seffner, FL05.1999
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Toileting support
- Medical record documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certified
- Mobility assistance
- Transportation services
- Recreational activities
- Problem-solving
- Daily living support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Direct patient care
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Case documentation
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Record keeping
Timeline
Direct Care Giver
Consumer-Directed Care Plus •
04.2025 - Current
Direct Care Giver
Challenges Ideas
07.2024 - 03.2025
Medication Technician
Savanna Court
10.2021 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Sky
08.2019 - 09.2020
Behavior Technician
Boundless
06.2018 - 09.2018
Teacher Aid ESE
Hillsborough County School Board
08.2005 - 05.2010
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Arm Wood High School