Diligent Desired Position with solid background in providing direct support to individuals with diverse needs. Successfully facilitated daily living activities and supported clients in achieving personal goals. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
Work History
Direct Support Staff
1 Month
Firefly El Dorado Missouri | 09.2026 - Current
Facilitated recreational activities that fostered social interaction and engagement among clients.
Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
Trained new staff on best practices for providing direct support in various settings.
Developed strategies to improve service delivery, enhancing overall client satisfaction and outcomes.
Direct Support Professional
2 Years 3 Months
Skills Unlimited | 05.2024 - 08.2026
Work with the individual to ensure they do whatever they need to do independently and tasks are done every day. Make sure they go to appointments and shower if needed to assist when needed and worked with a two isl person staff assisted. Prompt when needed and took them to places as needed. There for support.
Direct Support Staff
11 Years
New Hope | 06.2011 - 06.2022
Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being and quality of life.
Collaborated with team members to implement individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
Monitored client behavior and reported changes to ensure appropriate responses and interventions.
PCA
3 Years
Skills | 06.2007 - 06.2010
Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for optimal safety.
Supported implementation of care plans under supervision of healthcare professionals.
Lunch Room Supervisor
1 Year 9 Months
USD 250 , Lakeside Elementary School | 08.2004 - 05.2006
Make sure the kids eat and then when done babysat until the teachers got there made sure safety of the kids and made sure no fights broke out,wash tables and sanitize.
Crossing Guard
1 Year 9 Months
Lakeside Elementary School USD 250 | 08.2003 - 05.2005
Monitored student safety during arrival and dismissal times.
Assisted children in crossing streets safely and efficiently.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding traffic procedures.
Enforced school traffic rules to maintain orderly conduct.