Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Maya Anderson

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Innovative Life Solutions

Direct Support Professional
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • 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.

Galaxy Healthcare Solution

Direct Support Professional
08.2016 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

MBI Health Services

Bus Attendant
05.2014 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
  • Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
  • Enforced DC safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
  • Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.

Education

Spingarn Stay Washington DC

High School Diploma
06.2011

University Overview

Skills

  • First Aid and Safety
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Patient Restraint

Certification

  • Abuse & Neglect Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Bloodborne Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Characteristics & Needs Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Anxiety Disorder in Individuals with Disabilities Training-NEVER EXPIRE
  • Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Alternate/Augmented Communication and Communication Devices Training -NEVER EXPRIE

Timeline

Direct Support Professional
Innovative Life Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Galaxy Healthcare Solution
08.2016 - 02.2021
Bus Attendant
MBI Health Services
05.2014 - 08.2017
Spingarn Stay
High School Diploma
  • Abuse & Neglect Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Bloodborne Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Characteristics & Needs Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Anxiety Disorder in Individuals with Disabilities Training-NEVER EXPIRE
  • Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices Training - NEVER EXPIRE
  • Alternate/Augmented Communication and Communication Devices Training -NEVER EXPRIE
Maya Anderson