Reliable Direct Support Professional offering exceptional care in home environments. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Mt. Sinai Residential Care
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - Current
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
General Foreman
Brinderson Construction
Carson, CA
09.2011 - 03.2021
Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mental Health Worker
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2023
Skills
Problem Identification
Household Cleaning
Relationship Building
Client Education
Clear Communication
Time Management
Needs Assessment
Decision Making
Service Documentation
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Behavior Redirection
Client Documentation
Knowledge of State Regulations
Crisis Management
Care Plan Management
Certification
Adult Residential Facility Administrator Certification Program - 11/2021
Direct Support Professional Training Year 1 & 2 - 09/2021
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - 4/2022
Adult First Aid/CPR - 4/2022
TWIC
NCCER Foreman Certified
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPR
OSHA 30 General Industry
OSHA 30 Construction Industry
OSHA 7300 Confined Space
OSHA 510 OSHA Standards
OSHA 7405 Fall Protection
Continuous Gas Monitoring
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Mt. Sinai Residential Care
10.2021 - Current
General Foreman
Brinderson Construction
09.2011 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts - Mental Health Worker
Cerritos College
Adult Residential Facility Administrator Certification Program - 11/2021
Direct Support Professional Training Year 1 & 2 - 09/2021
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - 4/2022
Adult First Aid/CPR - 4/2022
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