Compassionate Support Care Professional possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in client care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Care Professional
State Of Missouri- Department Of Mental Health
11.2019 - Current
Be familiar with and comply with operational policies, Department Operating Regulations and Medicaid Waiver standards.
Comply with all DMH HIPAA regulations.
Be familiar with the needs, behaviors, outcomes and any special orders for individuals.
Know where to find information in client files and charts.
Provide insight to individuals and their staff in designing and implementing specialized programs to enhance self-direction,community integration, daily living and social skills.
Conduct meetings in order to build Individualized Service Plans for consumers with all members of the team including the individual, their staff, Community Support Specialist, guardian, OT/PT and team nurse.
Fulfill on call responsibilities.
Complete all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner. Meet deadlines as assigned.
Demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, strategize, use good judgement and independent discretion and use resources effectively.
Provide direction for Direct Support Professionals in scheduling and participating in activities, community outings, doctor's appointments and home visits as needed.
Developmental Assistant III
State Of Missouri-Department Of Mental Health
04.2018 - 09.2019
Took call- ins and made adjustments to schedules to ensure that there was adequate staffing in the ISL homes.
Administered medication when there were staff shortages or when a CMA was not available.
Assisted individuals with daily living skills in their homes when there was not adequate staff coverage in the ISL program.
Developmental Assistant I
State Of Missouri-Department Of Mental Health
10.2017 - 04.2018
Assisted individuals with learning appropriate daily living skills to promote community living.
Administered medications and treatments.
Assisted with cooking a nutritious, well-balanced meal.
Transported individuals to community activities, appointments and home visits.
Completed daily documentation and kept daily records needed to insure proper care was being given to individuals.
Followed treatment plans set forth for the best quality of life for individuals.
Developmental Assistant II
State Of Missouri-Department Of Mental Health
08.2013 - 05.2016
Filled vacancies at ISL homes as instructed by my supervisor to ensure adequate staffing ratios.
Covered duties in the staffing office when the DAIII was not available to come in.
Assisted individuals in the ISL homes with learning daily living and self care skills.
Transported individuals to community outings, home pass and scheduled appointments.
Administered medications.
Assisted individuals with maintaining a healthy, nurtrisious diet.
Machine Operator B
Hydro Alluminum
06.2012 - 10.2012
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Inspected manufactured parts to ensure the quality of the product before being shipped to the consumer.
Maintained a safe and clean workspace.
Developmental Assistant I
State Of Missouri-Department Of Mental Health
08.2009 - 05.2012
Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with hygiene, feeding, incontinent care and cleaning in a facility setting.
Administered medications on a medication card to all 20 individuals on a living area.
Completed daily documentation following all state guidelines.
Assisted with covering other units if there were shortages.
Cashier/ Manager
H And W Pricesaver Foods
02.2003 - 05.2009
Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
Assisted with store orders when product was needed.
Maintained cleanliness of work area and entire store.