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Marguerita Davis

Direct Support Professional
The Bronx,NY

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Signature Rehabilitation Services, skilled in client advocacy and behavior redirection. Proven ability to enhance quality of life through tailored care plans and effective crisis intervention, ensuring client safety and dignity while promoting independence and self-care. Committed to fostering positive client outcomes.

Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Signature Rehabilitation Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.

CNA

Primary Health Choice
03.2020 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

Direct Support Professional

A Caring Heart Case Management
10.2017 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.

Direct Support Professional

Skill Creations
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
  • Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.

Habilitation Technician

Touchstone Behavioral Health
02.2003 - 10.2017
  • Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive habilitation plans for each client''s unique needs.
  • Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
  • Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
  • Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
  • Noted client responses and results to facilitate interventions and assessment through proper documentation.

Education

No Degree - CNA

Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC
04-2010

Clinton High School
Clinton, NC
06-1991

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Client documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Client advocacy
  • Record keeping
  • Self-care promotion
  • Case management experience
  • Compassionate client care
  • First aid and CPR
  • CPR certification
  • Fast learner
  • Direct patient care
  • Transportation

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Signature Rehabilitation Services
02.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Skill Creations
07.2023 - 08.2025

CNA

Primary Health Choice
03.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

A Caring Heart Case Management
10.2017 - Current

Habilitation Technician

Touchstone Behavioral Health
02.2003 - 10.2017

No Degree - CNA

Sampson Community College

Clinton High School

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