Marisa DeLeon
Springfield
Summary
Reliable Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medication administration, medical procedures, recreational requirements, and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
Battle Creek
10.2019 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care tasks to enhance independence.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
- Tracked patient progress and communicated changes in behavior or health to ensure optimal care.
- Facilitated social interaction and engagement among residents to promote community and well-being.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for care delivery.
- Administered medications according to care plans.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
Home Health Aide
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
Sturgis
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Homelife Homecare
Kalamazoo
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and building relationships.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for residents.
- Documented client behavior and progress in daily reports.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote client engagement and well-being.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Provided emotional support during crises and challenging situations.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and regulations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
- Ensured safety of all individuals in the facility at all times.
- Actively participated in educational training programs designed to enhance knowledge about disabilities or mental health issues.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Provided transportation services for clients to doctor's appointments, shopping trips or other outings as needed.
Education
Highschool Equivalency Certificate
Lansing, MISome College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MichiganSkills
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Client progress monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Personal care assistance
- Health monitoring
- Transport coordination
- Social skills
- Training new staff
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Documentation management
- First aid and safety
Certification
- CPR and AED certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Home Health Aide
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
02.2024 - 10.2025
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
10.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Homelife Homecare
05.2017 - 10.2019
Highschool Equivalency Certificate
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Kalamazoo Valley Community College