Mickey Harrison
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP/Community Engagement Coordinator
DJCH-Derrick Jones Crisis Home
Chesapeake, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported crisis intervention efforts through active listening and empathy.
- Documented client behaviors and progress in daily logs accurately.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement and well-being.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring client safety and security.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
DSP/In Home care
Woodycrest Center for Human Development
Pomona, New York
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients through active listening and engagement.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client behavior and reported significant changes to the care team.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Respatoy Care
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Daily living assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Client documentation
- Individualized care plans
Timeline
DSP/Community Engagement Coordinator
DJCH-Derrick Jones Crisis Home
07.2025 - Current
DSP/In Home care
Woodycrest Center for Human Development
04.2019 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Respatoy Care
Hudson Valley Community College