Latayia McNeil
Newark,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at St. Joseph, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through compassionate caregiving and effective behavioral management. Demonstrated ability to lift over 50 pounds and a fast learner, significantly improving client well-being and independence. Excelled in maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards, achieving notable client satisfaction. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 3 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping . Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
St. Joseph
08.2022 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
Warehouse Worker
Chewy Fullfillment Center AVP
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
Cashier
McDonald's
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carbondale Area
Carbondale, PA06.2017
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavioral Management
- Health and safety requirements
- Transportation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Disability Awareness
- Client Transportation
- CPR Certification
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Lift
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
St. Joseph
08.2022 - 09.2024
Warehouse Worker
Chewy Fullfillment Center AVP
07.2019 - 02.2022
Cashier
McDonald's
08.2017 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Carbondale Area
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