Melissa A Kinder
Sidney
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional skilled in client support, individualized support planning, and life skills training. Committed to enhancing client self-sufficiency and ensuring effective care plan management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional/Lead Job Coach
Office Of Human Development
04.2020 - Current
- Provided direct assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enhance daily living skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Developed individualized job placement plans for clients, enhancing employment opportunities.
- Enhanced client job performance by developing and implementing personalized coaching plans.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aide
Regional West
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing/Psychology
Community College of Denver
Denver, COCertificate - CPR, Medication Aide
Office of Human Developement
Sidney, NE01-2020
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aide
Regional West
Oshkosh, NE01-2015
Certificate - Medical Assisiting
Concorde
Denver, CO03-1997
High School Diploma -
Alameda High School
Lakewood, CO08-1996
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Direct patient care
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Individualized support planning
- Care plan management
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Life skills training
- Adaptive equipment use
Timeline
Direct Support Professional/Lead Job Coach
Office Of Human Development
04.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aide
Regional West
05.2015 - 04.2020
No Degree - Nursing/Psychology
Community College of Denver
Certificate - CPR, Medication Aide
Office of Human Developement
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aide
Regional West
Certificate - Medical Assisiting
Concorde
High School Diploma -
Alameda High School