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Education
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Works for the heart 2019
Autism
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Lisa Casanova

Springfield
Lisa Casanova

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Oregon Supportive Living, enhancing client independence through compassionate caregiving and effective behavioral support. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and fostering teamwork, I advocate for clients' needs while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards, resulting in improved quality of life and emotional well-being.

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

2027
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Oregon Supportive Living
Main Office 412 Pearl Street Eugene, Oregon 97401.

Direct Support Personal
2002 - 03.2026

Job overview

  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
  • Developed individualized support plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
  • Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior or condition effectively.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Implemented recreational activities to promote social engagement and emotional well-being among clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources for clients effectively.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of support strategies, making adjustments as necessary for optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing each client''s unique requirements and preferences.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, adapting support strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
  • Supported clients'' nutritional needs by preparing healthy meals tailored to individual dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being, offering empathy and understanding during times of stress or crisis while providing appropriate interventions as needed.
  • Improved overall hygiene for clients with thorough assistance in bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal care tasks as needed.
  • Contributed to a positive living environment by maintaining clean homes for clients through routine housekeeping tasks such as laundry or dishwashing services.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Education

Technical Vocational
Albuquerque, NM

GED

University Overview

Skills

Respectful attitude

  • Emotional support
  • Client advocacy
  • Problem-solving
  • Direct patient care
  • Behavioral support
  • Client documentation
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Charting and documentation
  • Support plan management
  • First aid and CPR
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability

Patience and empathy

Compassionate caregiving

Professional boundaries

Client advocacy

Daily living support

HIPAA compliance

Active listening

Behavioral support

Positive reinforcement

Life skills training

Teamwork and collaboration

Reliability

Problem-solving abilities

Attentive to people

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

2013 got an award for works for the heart

2020 got a direct support person award. 2024 got another word for awesome advocacy.

Certification

  • Certified Dsp, oslp - 2016
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Works for the heart 2019

Works for the heart 2019

Super proud that I was able to be given this award.

Autism

Autism

I mean focus in my field with Oregon supportive living was working with autism and angelmans.

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Timeline

Direct Support Personal
Oregon Supportive Living
2002 - 03.2026
Technical Vocational
GED