Keshia Owens
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with over 26 years of experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Skilled in client documentation, ADL support, and facilitating engaging activities to promote independence. Committed to enhancing quality of life through tailored care strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Clayton Community Service Board
Jonesboro, GA
05.2000 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized support plans tailored to client needs.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral changes and adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated recreational and social activities, promoting engagement and enhancing quality of life for clients.
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
Associate of Science - Health And Human Services
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05-1991
Skills
- Individualized support planning
- Client support
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral support
ADL support
Crisis Intervention
- Progress notes
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Progress documentation
- Client documentation
- First aid and CPR
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
HIPPA Training
First Aid
CPR
Personal Care Assistant
Spanish Student Training
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Clayton Community Service Board
05.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Health And Human Services
Fayetteville State University