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Lora Odell

Omaha,NE

Summary

Accomplished and energetic Direct Support Professional with a solid history of achievement in human services. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include behavior program implementation, working with challenging individuals, and proven leadership.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Shared Living Provider

Home at Last
04.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced residents'' daily living experience by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Advocated on behalf of residents within the broader service system to access additional supports or resources as needed based on individual circumstances.
  • Provided transportation as needed for medical appointments, errands or recreational activities.
  • Supported residents in maintaining personal hygiene routines including bathing assistance or grooming tasks where required.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Prime Home
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • 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.

Direct Support Professional

Developmental Services Of Nebraska
09.2009 - 03.2018
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
  • Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
  • Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
  • Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
  • Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs
  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
  • Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Direct Support Professional

Autism Center of Nebraska, Inc.
02.2008 - 09.2009
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
  • Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
  • Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
  • Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
  • Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs
  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
  • Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Paraprofessional

Brook Valley School - North
08.2006 - 03.2009
  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms
  • Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
  • Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Direct Support Professional

VODEC Vocational Development Center, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2005
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
  • Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
  • Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs
  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
  • Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation
  • Change dressings.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Westside Community Schools
08.1995 - 12.1999
  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
  • Assist in bus loading and unloading
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE

High School Diploma - General education

Westside Community Schools
Omaha, NE
05.1985

Skills

  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Monitoring Coordination
  • Education and Training
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

Timeline

Shared Living Provider

Home at Last
04.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Prime Home
03.2018 - 08.2021

Direct Support Professional

Developmental Services Of Nebraska
09.2009 - 03.2018

Direct Support Professional

Autism Center of Nebraska, Inc.
02.2008 - 09.2009

Paraprofessional

Brook Valley School - North
08.2006 - 03.2009

Direct Support Professional

VODEC Vocational Development Center, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2005

Special Education Paraprofessional

Westside Community Schools
08.1995 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Nebraska Omaha

High School Diploma - General education

Westside Community Schools

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