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leah appel

leah appel

Certified Independent Direct Support Professional
Bethel,OH

Timeline

Homemaker Personal Care (HPC) Transportation - Self
12.2024 - Current
Non- Medical Transportation (NMT) - Self
12.2024 - Current
Informal Respite- Family Only - Self
12.2024 - Current
Homemaker Personal Care - Self-employeed
12.2024 - Current
Participant Directed HPC - Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
Residential Respite - Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
Informal Respite -Non- Family - Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
Certified Independent Direct support Professional - Self-employeed
12.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional - Comfort and Care Home Health Agency
09.2024 - Current
Penn Foster Career School - High School Diploma,
06.2016 - 11.2018
Direct Support Professional - Ron Northcutt
01.2011 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional Caregiver - Joyce Boden
11.2002 - 12.2010

Work History

Homemaker Personal Care (HPC) Transportation

Self
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Non- Medical Transportation (NMT)

Self
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Informal Respite- Family Only

Self
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Homemaker Personal Care

Self-employeed
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Participant Directed HPC

Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Residential Respite

Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Informal Respite -Non- Family

Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Certified Independent Direct support Professional

Self-employeed
12.2024 - Current
  • 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.

Direct Support Professional

Comfort and Care Home Health Agency
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Liaised with healthcare professionals to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.
  • Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Direct Support Professional

Ron Northcutt
01.2011 - 07.2024
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
  • Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Joyce Boden
11.2002 - 12.2010
  • 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.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School, Scranton, PA
06.2016 - 11.2018

Skills

Time management

First aid and safety

Behavior redirection

Client support

Summary

Positive, upbeat, and dedicated to providing compassionate care, recognized for strong interpersonal abilities and supportive nature. Possesses foundational knowledge in assisting individuals with daily activities and administering basic health care, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Committed to enhancing quality of life for those supported and fostering inclusive, respectful environment.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid sick leavePaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Certification

Direct Support Professional

Independent Certified Direct Support Professional

Introduction to Supporting People With Developmental Disabilities,

Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities NADSP code of Ethics

Review of 2023 Health and Welfare

The Ohio Individual Service Plan ( OHIO ISP )

Valued Roles and Community Integration

Introduction to Empathy - Based Care

Universal Precautions

Trauma - Informed Care and Restrictive Measures

Health and Safety - Unusual and Major Unusual Incidents

UI/UMI

Billing and Services Documentation

CPR/AED/First Aid/ Adult/ Child/Infant/Choking AED Injury and Universal Precautions

Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Sexual Assault and Intellectual Disability

Choking and Fall Prevention

Supporting People with Dual Diagnosis

Psychopharmacological Management for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Neurological Conditions and Intellectual Disabilities

Mood Disorders and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities

Medical Assessment in Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities for First Responders

Behavior Support Strategies that include Restrictive Measures

Anxiety Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities

Aggression in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Autism Spectrum Disorder New Findings and Treatment Options

Ohio Department of Aging

Sandata EVV

Certified Provider - Ohio Department of Medicaid

PCA - Personal Care Aide

HPC Personal Care Transportation

NMT Non Medical Transportation

Informal Respite- Family only

Homemaker Personal Care

Participant Directed HPC

Residential Respite

Informal Respite- Non family Only

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