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Kimberly Brown

Apopka

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Sunrise Arc, skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention. Proven ability to foster client independence and well-being through tailored care plans and effective communication. Dedicated to maintaining dignity and privacy while enhancing clients' quality of life through positive reinforcement and active listening.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Arc
03.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.

Direct Support Professional

Attain, Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.

Direct Support Professional

Carlton Palms Educational Center
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Apopka High School
555 Martin St. Apopka, FL 32712
06-1992

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Decision-making support
  • Direct patient care
  • Transportation
  • Patient care
  • ADL support
  • Client transportation
  • Daily living support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Active listening
  • Behavioral support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Life skills training
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Report writing
  • Charting and documentation
  • Personal care assistance
  • Hygiene assistance
  • CPR certification
  • First aid certification
  • Fast learner
  • Attentive to people
  • Cooking meals
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Housekeeping

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Arc
03.2019 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Attain, Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2020

Direct Support Professional

Carlton Palms Educational Center
06.2016 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Apopka High School

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