Laree' Williams
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Seasoned Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at ARC of Space Coast, adept in transportation and relationship building. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and client documentation, enhancing patient care quality. Demonstrated exceptional ability in fostering independence among individuals with disabilities, significantly improving their daily living activities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional/Patient Transporter
ARC of Space Coast
Rockledge, FL
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations during all transports.
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Melbourne, FL
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS, United States Postal Service
Cocoa, FL
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment.
- Followed established protocols for secure package delivery at customer locations.
- Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
- Ensured proper handling of fragile packages requiring special care.
- Operated vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Direct Support Professional
Central Florida Communities
Titusville, FL
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cocoa High School
Cocoa, FL05-2011
Skills
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- First aid and CPR
- Disability awareness
- State regulations
- Relationship building
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Employee Of The Quarter (2024)
- Team Lead
Certification
- HIPPA Compliance Certificate
- Chemotherapy (Hazardous) Drugs Transportation Certificate
- Blood Borne Pathogen Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- CPR and First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional/Patient Transporter
ARC of Space Coast
12.2020 - 12.2024
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
11.2017 - 02.2020
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS, United States Postal Service
04.2017 - 08.2017
Direct Support Professional
Central Florida Communities
10.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Cocoa High School
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