Kori Boyer
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Currently an ambitious student pursuing Psychology degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in Direct Support/Behavioral Health role. Skilled in providing compassionate and excellent care in facility and independent settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Paal Program
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted client with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom.
PCA
Chester County Intermediate Unit
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Heavy Equipment Operator
West Chester Univeristy
06.2006 - 02.2017
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Created holes and trenches for underground stormwater sewer infrastructure.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations.
- Monitored and used handheld mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA08.2024
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior University
Online03.2023
High School Diploma -
West Chester East High School
West Chester, PA06.1993
Skills
- Client safety and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Problem resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Emergency Situations
- Residential Support
- Developmental Disabilities
- Emotional and Social Support
- Community Integration Support
- Patient Restraint
- Assisting with Daily Living
Accomplishments
13 Fox Forward Observer
31 Lima Combat Communications
Airborne Jump School
Expert Infantryman
Combat Lifesaver
CPR/Basic Life Support
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
DSP
Paal Program
07.2022 - Current
PCA
Chester County Intermediate Unit
01.2022 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
04.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
West Chester Univeristy
06.2006 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Immaculata University
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior University
High School Diploma -
West Chester East High School
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