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Melanie Rodgers

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional Caregiver with a record of highly productive task completion and efficient service delivery. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, personal care assistance, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel at using empathy, patience, and active listening to enhance client well-being and foster positive environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Sevita Rem
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
04.2017 - Current
  • Supported Sevita REM individuals with daily living and personal care routines.
  • Assisted medication administration and maintained accurate caregiver documentation.
  • Monitored safety and reported changes in behavior or health conditions.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Independant Opportunities Inc
Okc, OK
03.2007 - 01.2020
  • Assisted individuals with personal care, hygiene, and dressing routines to promote dignity and comfort
  • Supported individuals in daily living tasks to enhance independence and quality of life
  • Prepared meals according to individual dietary plans to meet health and nutritional needs
  • Transported individuals to appointments, activities, and community outings
  • Adhered to established policies, procedures and regulations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
  • Facilitated community outings to promote socialization and independence in daily living skills.
  • Actively participated in educational training programs designed to enhance knowledge about disabilities or mental health issues.
  • Worked closely with case managers to coordinate services and ensure quality outcomes for each client served.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained calendar updates, time changes, and staffing requests
  • Tracked leave requests, absences, and availability records

Education

GED
Okc, Ok

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Personal care
  • Care records
  • Safety oversight
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Activity planning
  • Schedule coordination
  • First aid and CPR
  • Communication facilitation
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork coordination

Certification

MAT July 2025

FIRST Aid Cpr 2025

ALL College of Direct Support courses 2001

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Sevita Rem
04.2017 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Independant Opportunities Inc
03.2007 - 01.2020

GED
Melanie Rodgers