Lakia Wade
Washington,District Of Columbia
Summary
Committed Healthcare professional offering 13+ years of demonstrated success in Group Homes working with handicapped individuals with intellectual disabilities. While being dedicated to delivering consistent care and focused attention on persons served safety and comfort.
Enthusiastic Direct Support Professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work. Pays attention to detail and excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. I also demonstrate a clear understanding of ISP and BSP per individual as well as training in various areas required by DDS . Motivated to learn, grow and excel within my field of duty.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Profession
Volunteers of America Chesapeake
10.2012 - Current
- Assist individuals in basic domestic duties such as laundry, cooking, feeding, and other household chores.
- Coordinate individuals participation in leisure and recreational activities i.e. Arts & Crafts, Music therapy, and Community inclusion.
- Complete weekly grocery shopping for home and turn in proper receipts
- Assist with weekly staff scheduling as well as effectively communicating with my peers for all needs including new hire training
- Accompany persons serve on doctors appointments as well as maintain a great report with nurses and doctors to effectively report any concerns
- Document daily care of persons served as well as complete all documentation pertaining to maintaining the household and current Covid-19 policies.
Direct Support Professional
Behavioral Research Associates LLC
Washington DC
06.2019 - Current
- Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric individuals by providing emotional support and encouragement.
- Enhanced successful individual outcomes by helping each person participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Implemented physical therapy to support individual improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Documented individual behaviors in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Legal Instrument Examiner
DC Department of Motor Vehicles
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted customers with Registering and Titling new, used, and leased vehicles Performed duties such as Issuing REAL ID Driver's license and Identification cards, learners permits and provisional license, also included issuing tags, parking permits, and reciprocity stickers.
- Assigned computerized Basic driver and Motorcycle knowledge testing, along with adding Motorcycle endorsements
- Inspected all parking and moving violations also receiving payment for In-State and Out-of-State Reinstatements
- Maintained a balanced draw at the end of each shift for all of my Debit, credit card, check and money order transactions performed.
DSP
Individual Development Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2012
Direct Support Professional
RCM Of Washington
09.2008 - 09.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Enriched Schools
Washington, DC
02.2021 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington PCS
06.2005
Skills
- CPR and First Aid
- Microsoft Office
- Community integration
- Project planning
- Behavioral Management
- Developmental Disabilities
- Organizational Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Enriched Schools
02.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Behavioral Research Associates LLC
06.2019 - Current
Legal Instrument Examiner
DC Department of Motor Vehicles
04.2014 - 06.2015
Direct Support Profession
Volunteers of America Chesapeake
10.2012 - Current
DSP
Individual Development Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2012
Direct Support Professional
RCM Of Washington
09.2008 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington PCS
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