Loren Ross
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Resources for Human Development, Inc
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Sesdac
Vermillion, South Dakota
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Youth Supervisor
Our home
Parkston, South Dakota
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive behavior patterns.
- Supervised activities to keep children safe in various situations.
Direct Support Professional
Resources for Human Development, Inc
Sioux Falls
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Paraprofessional
Wagner community school
Wagner, South Dakota
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Assisted in the administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
Education
GED -
Wagner Community School
Wagner, South DakotaSome College (No Degree) - Pharmacy tech
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MNSkills
- Medication administration
- Behavior management
- Patient documentation
- Skill development
- Safety supervision
- Activity planning
- Client assessment
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Progress documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Client support
- Personal care assistance
- Decision-making support
- Client safety and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Active listening
- Social skills development
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Resources for Human Development, Inc
06.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Sesdac
05.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Supervisor
Our home
10.2019 - 11.2019
Direct Support Professional
Resources for Human Development, Inc
08.2017 - 09.2019
Paraprofessional
Wagner community school
08.2014 - 10.2016
GED -
Wagner Community School
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy tech
Rasmussen College