LARTRICE FLEMING
Homewood
Summary
Hardworking Certified Direct Support Professional with experience serving individuals with mild to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities which includes assisting with daily living activities an household tasks. I am patient and highly compassionate. Currently enrolled in school to get my BA in Psych for Applied Behavior Analysis and I am First Aid/CPR and AED Certified.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Trainer
Delta T Group
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Established strong rapport with clients, families, and support networks to facilitate effective collaboration in achieving desired outcomes.
- Established measurable objectives based on identified strengths, preferences, capacities of the individuals receiving services.
- Contributed toward continuous program improvement by participating in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Supported employment initiatives for individuals with disabilities through job coaching assistance and ongoing follow-up supports.
Service Facilitator
Sertoma Centre Inc
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Direct Support Professional
Neumann Family Services & Envisions Unlimited
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Work 1:1 to assist individuals with developmental disabilities
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Misericordia Homes
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked with a group of 10 clients assisting in daily activities in a home
- Performed a variety of housekeeping duties
- Assisted with toileting
- Positioning during the night
- And other DSP duties
Direct Support Professional Shift Lead
New Star Inc
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
- Advocated for client needs during service planning meetings, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2028
High School Diploma -
Rich South High School
Richton Park, IL05-2005
Skills
- Adaptive learning
- Assessment strategies
- Client engagement
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Active listening
Certification
- IL DD- Aide Certified
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Timeline
Developmental Trainer
Delta T Group
02.2024 - 09.2024
Service Facilitator
Sertoma Centre Inc
08.2020 - 03.2022
Direct Support Professional
Neumann Family Services & Envisions Unlimited
06.2018 - 08.2018
Direct Support Professional
Misericordia Homes
07.2017 - 12.2017
Direct Support Professional Shift Lead
New Star Inc
05.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Rich South High School
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