Keith Burns
Braintree,Massachusetts
Summary
Dependable professional with background in human services, Currently seeking a support position within a day program or residential setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Road to Responsibility, Inc.
Marshfield, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team and co-workers to provide support, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities in a day habilitation setting
- Provides support to individuals in a 1:1 or group format as defined in the ISP/DHSP.
- Encourages socialization through the facilitation of group activities.
- Actively promotes positive behaviors among members through reinforcement techniques.
- Accurately records all data for established goals and behavior plans.
- Ensures safety of members by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Promotes independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Responds promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Facilitates communication between members, family members and medical staff.
- Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team and co-workers to provide support, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities in a Day Habilitation setting
- Performs basic first aid procedures when necessary.
- Assists and supports individuals as needed with physical direct care/dietary needs, including physical or mechanical transfer of individuals from wheelchairs to a van, chair, toilet etc
- Cooperates and interacts with co-workers, members, volunteers, and funders in a collaborative, courteous, empathic, and professional manner.
Part-Time Facilities Assistant
Milton Residences For the Elderly/ Unquity House
Milton, MA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted the Maintenance Director at a supportive living community for the elderly. Duties included responding to maintenance issues within apartments, while helping to keep all residents comfortable and happy.
Machinist
HH Arnold Co
Rockland, Massachusetts
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Interpreted blue prints and operated machines.
- Ensured that all orders met quality control requirements.
IT Intern
Abington Public Schools
Abington, MA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked collaboratively with district and building administrators, as well as with students, teachers and other technology specialists, to troubleshoot and repair network equipment and software.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Field of Study: Education and Human Services
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NHGoogle IT Support Professional Certificate -
On-Line
High School Diploma -
Monadnock Regional High School
Swanzey, NHSkills
- Able to instruct and provide mentorship
- Experience working with individuals who have special needs, including Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Able to work independently, as well as collaborate with a team
- Experience with office 365, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Strong written/Verbal Communication Skills
- Goal/deadline oriented
- Excellent attention to detail
- Easy to teach and patient
- Dedicated worker
Volunteer Work
- Confirmation Class Instructor, Braintree Catholic Collaborative, 2022-Present
References
- Fr. Valan Newton, Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Church, p. (781) 843-1332
- Wendy Christensen, Director of Programs, MRE/Unquity House, p. (617)898-2032
- Rich Bykowski, Director of Technology, Abington Public Schools, p. (781)-982-2164
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Road to Responsibility, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Part-Time Facilities Assistant
Milton Residences For the Elderly/ Unquity House
06.2022 - 10.2022
IT Intern
Abington Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2020
Machinist
HH Arnold Co
11.2016 - 04.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Field of Study: Education and Human Services
River Valley Community College
Google IT Support Professional Certificate -
On-Line
High School Diploma -
Monadnock Regional High School
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