Dedicated Direct Support Professional with Versatile Support Services, skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Successfully enhanced client independence and quality of life through tailored support plans and effective behavior management. Advocated for clients' rights, fostering strong relationships and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Versatile Support Services
09.2014 - 01.2025
Provided personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities, fostering independence and quality of life.
Assisted clients in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety during routines.
Developed and implemented individualized support plans to meet diverse needs effectively.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Maintained detailed documentation of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Advocated for clients' rights and needs within community resources and service systems.
Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies based on ongoing assessments.
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.
Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Columbus, NE
05-2006
Skills
Time management
First aid and safety
Behavior redirection
Client support
Compassionate caregiving
Medication administration
Behavioral management
Housekeeping tasks
Decision-making support
Health and safety requirements
Relationship building
Direct patient care
Transportation
Interests
Crafting and DIY Projects
Music
Photography
Creative Writing
Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Baking
Cooking
I like trying new recipes and food trends
Cake Decorating
Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen