Direct support professional
Open To Work
Laura Gargus
Residential Opportunities Inc
Portage,MI
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Direct Support ProfessionalCommunity Health Educator
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
HybridRemote
Location:
Portage, MIKalamazoo, MI
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k match
20
years of professional experience
- Compassionate and dependable person with 17 years of experience providing in-home support to individuals with disabilities. I am still with those positive relationships and I have excellent communication skills. Most of my experience has been independent work and I am seeking a remote position to help utilize my skills.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
17 Years 8 Months- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, ensuring consistency in care standards.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions based on feedback and observations.
- Advocated for clients’ rights and needs within the community, enhancing their quality of life.
- Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged social engagement and skill development.
- 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.
Restaurant Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functionality and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain high service standards and team efficiency.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize supply usage.
- Developed and executed promotional strategies to increase customer engagement and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Skills
Staff scheduling
Client support
Problem-solving
Time management
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Telephone communication
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Residential Opportunities Inc
12.2008 - CurrentRead More
Restaurant Manager
Bob Evans
09.2006 - 05.2008Read More
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Community Health Education
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