Michael Kelly
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional skilled in client support and individualized care plan development. Facilitates social engagement and recreational activities while maintaining a safe, clean environment. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through attentive, compassionate caregiving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional 3
San Angelo State Supported Living Center
Carlsbad, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Supported individuals in daily living activities promoting independence and personal choice.
- Assisted with development and implementation of individualized care plans tailored to unique needs.
- Monitored health and behavioral changes, documenting observations for interdisciplinary team review.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities enhancing engagement and community integration.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, ensuring quality care delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care.
- Advocated for residents' rights, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
- Implemented safety protocols reducing incidents and improving overall well-being of residents.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized resident environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
Diesel Mechanic
Cooks Portable Warehouses
Bastrop, TX
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery to extend service life and reduce downtime.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in fuel systems, electrical systems, and braking systems.
- Implemented safety protocols during repairs, contributing to a safe working environment for all staff.
- Streamlined workflow processes by organizing tasks effectively, improving turnaround times for repairs.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Troubleshot electrical system issues accurately to reduce the likelihood of recurring problems down the line.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations related to diesel mechanics.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Texas State Technical College
Hutto, TX2019
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavioral management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Decision-making support
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Patient care
- Client transportation
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Recreational activities
- Oil changes
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Vehicle inspections
- Brake systems
- Fuel injection systems
- Engine repair
- Engine diagnostics
- Electrical systems
- Auto and engine repair
- Transmissions
- Gearbox repairs
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Exhaust systems
- Inspection procedures
- Safety management
- Battery maintenance
- Engine rebuilds
- Drive train components
- Powertrain systems
- Clutch systems
- Fluid management
- Air conditioning systems
- Parts ordering
- Hydraulic systems
- Documentation
- Auto diagnostics
- Electronic control modules
- Vehicle checklists
- MIG welding
- Fleet management
- Root-cause analysis
- Fluid adjustments
- Vehicle alignment
- Pneumatic systems
- Attention to detail
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Pipe fitting
- Joint preparation
- Welding symbols
- Surface preparation
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Plumbing repairs
- Piping installation
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Drainage systems repair
- Plumbing
- Remodels and new construction
- Problem solving prowess
- Continuous learning commitment
- Residential construction
- Pipe cutting precision
- Plumbing code compliance
- Fixture repair proficiency
- Emergency response
- Pipe installation expertise
- Commercial construction experience
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Piping material selection
- Septic system installation
- System testing
- Blueprints
- Waste disposal system expertise
- Gas line handling
- Valve repair mastery
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Residential plumbing design
Timeline
Direct Support Professional 3
San Angelo State Supported Living Center
11.2023 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Cooks Portable Warehouses
03.2023 - 08.2023
No Degree - Welding
Texas State Technical College