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Mìchēllé Cook
Panorama City,CA
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Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with expertise in health monitoring, personal care support, and client relationship management. Committed to enhancing client autonomy through self-advocacy instruction and tailored support planning.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Jay Nolan Community Services
Mission Hills, California
11.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized support plans to address specific needs and preferences.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Developed meaningful relationships to promote social engagement and community integration.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented client progress and reported observations to the support team.
IHSS Care Provider
State Of California-CCWF
Chatsworth, California
01.2014 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions for clients.
- Monitored medication schedules and administered medications as needed.
- Provided personal care and assistance to clients with daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
- Monitored medication schedules and administered medications.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and meal preparation.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - LVN Program
Valley College of Medical Careers
West Hills, CA 09.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA 09.1980 - 08.1984
Some College (No Degree) - Education Administration
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CASkills
- Support planning
- Health monitoring
- Personal care support
- Self-advocacy instruction
- Daily living assistance
- Progress documentation
- Client relationship management
- Health monitoring
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Jay Nolan Community Services
11.2024 - Current
IHSS Care Provider
State Of California-CCWF
01.2014 - Current
Certificate Of Completion - LVN Program
Valley College of Medical Careers
09.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Loyola Marymount University
09.1980 - 08.1984
Some College (No Degree) - Education Administration
Cal State Dominguez Hills