MELVIS CHUO
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional skilled in client-centered care, team collaboration, and attention to detail. Committed to fostering client independence and ensuring safety through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Lutheran Social Services of MN
ROSEMOUNT, MN
11.2025 - Current
- Support clients in achieving personal goals and enhancing independence.
- Provided direct care or assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assist clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Collaborate with team members to provide effective client-centered care.
- Develop strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Monitor individuals' behaviors, document observations, conversations and report any changes or concerns to supervisor facilitating nursing intervention.
- Instructs individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborate with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Execute daily responsibilities with attention to details and adherence to protocols.
- Ensure a safe environment by following health and safety protocols.
- Escorted individuals on community outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Use approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.
- Prepared and organized oral medications for clients for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Resident Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Services
White Bear Lake, MN
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, feeding, toileting, and dental care, to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Administer prescribed medications under physician's direction
- Organized medication administration to enhance residents' quality of life
- Supervise mealtimes to ensure that appropriate nutritional needs are met for the resident.
- Maintain records of residents' care, progress or problems and report observations
- Monitored and documented residents' progress in care records, capturing observations and conversations to inform care plans.
- Maintain a clean and well organized work environment for residents' happiness and safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of residents' behavior, progress notes, and incident reports to ensure continuity of care.
- Document care provided and submitted notes to the supervisor.
Education
Health CNA
HeartCert Emergency Training School
Eagan, MN07-2026
High School Diploma -
Government High School
Esu, Cameroon06-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client-centered care
- Individualized planning
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- First aid
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Lutheran Social Services of MN
11.2025 - Current
Resident Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Services
01.2025 - Current
Health CNA
HeartCert Emergency Training School
High School Diploma -
Government High School