Lyndia Ambroise
Elmont,NY
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
AHRC
Plainview, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Secretarial Assistant
Theradynamics physical therapy
Woodbury, NY
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Proofread documents for grammar accuracy before sending out to clients or colleagues.
- Provided general administrative support to all departments as needed.
- Developed filing systems that enabled quick access to stored files and documents.
- Coordinated office activities such as ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Scanned documents into digital format for easy access and retrieval from archives.
- Performed data entry tasks using Word Processing software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Composed confidential correspondence between executive staff and external parties.
- Answered phones and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for executive staff members.
- Provided customer service support by responding to inquiries from clients and vendors.
- Scanned documents into digital format using specialized software programs.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
Secretarial Assistant
Parker Jewish Institute
Queens, NY
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Proofread documents for grammar accuracy before sending out to clients or colleagues.
- Developed filing systems that enabled quick access to stored files and documents.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail on a daily basis.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for executive staff members.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for various departmental meetings.
- Scanned documents into digital format using specialized software programs.
- Managed calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings and travel arrangements for executives.
- Updated employee contact information in company database system.
- Ordered office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-2026
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05-2024
GED -
Queens Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
15829 Archer Ave, Jamaica, NY 1143308-2014
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Progress Documentation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
Accomplishments
- Accepted into The National Society of Leadership and Success.
- Deans List at Nassau Community College for the fall of 2023
Certification
- certification in Microsoft office
Languages
English
Professional
creole
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
AHRC
08.2022 - Current
Secretarial Assistant
Theradynamics physical therapy
08.2017 - 12.2020
Secretarial Assistant
Parker Jewish Institute
08.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
GED -
Queens Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
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