Megan Sanchez
Valley Head,AL
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Dekalb County
Fort Payne, Alabama
06.2018 - Current
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Followed care plan and directions to administe
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Picker
Childrens Place Inc.
Fort Payne, AL
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Checked inventory levels on a regular basis to ensure sufficient stock availability for customer orders.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any discrepancies between physical count results versus system records.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Adapted to various warehouse environments and product types.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to track inventory and locate products.
- Reported any damaged or defective items immediately to supervisor for further investigation.
- Packed orders securely for shipment, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Selected items from warehouse inventory based on order sheets.
Cashier
JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS INC.
Fort Payne, AL
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne, AL05-2009
Skills
- Transportation
- ADL support
- Client documentation
- Problem-solving
- Medication administration
- Time management
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Health and safety requirements
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Dekalb County
06.2018 - Current
Picker
Childrens Place Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018
Cashier
JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS INC.
01.2015 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Fort Payne High School