Dedicated professional with 29 years of hands-on experience in supporting individuals with special needs. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges, demonstrating a strong commitment to advocacy and compassion. Passionate about helping others and fostering inclusive environments. Recognized for hard work and dedication in all professional endeavors.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation/Aid
Little Angels Pediatrics
02.2020 - Current
Ensured all vehicles were properly maintained by performing routine checks, scheduling necessary repairs, and maintaining up-to-date documentation on maintenance history.
Provided excellent customer service, addressing passenger concerns and ensuring a comfortable travel experience.
Streamlined vehicle scheduling by efficiently managing multiple reservation requests from various clients simultaneously.
Contributed to the development of new transportation policies, enhancing overall operational effectiveness within the organization.
Increased passenger satisfaction levels with attentive service, responding quickly to requests for assistance or information during transportations.
Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring accessibility and a positive experience during transportation.
Maintained professional appearance of vehicles by regularly cleaning interiors/exterior surfaces, thus presenting a positive image of the company.
Delivered reliable transportation services by consistently arriving punctually at pick-up locations and safely transporting passengers to their destinations.
Maintain safe environments for children
Maintain children care
Transport children to and from Daycare.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Central Florida communities Inc.
10.1989 - 10.2018
As a Direct Support Professional I gave complete and total care for individuals with special needs. Both Ambulatory and wheelchair bound individuals. From school age to the elderly. My job consisted of bathing, dressing , feeding, changing soiled depends, helping with oral care, making beds for individuals who were unable to complete these task for themselves, I also assisted individuals who had the ability to complete these tasks on their own but required supervision and assistance. I completed range of motion and oral stimulation with individuals. I was responsible for monitoring, behaviors, seizures and recording data on each individual I was assigned to. I had to document and report any concerns, issues of individuals with the nursing staff pertaining to individuals. I had to help supervise and assist individuals on working on and completing their assigned goals.. I obtained a CDL license through the company and was assigned to drive the company's bus to transport special needs individuals in wheelchairs and to and from their doctor appointments. On outings(movies, dinner, park, camp, etc.) I also transported them to and from their day program (Mon-Fri).
Education
High school or equivalent - undefined
Skills
Caregiving and support
Assistance for individuals
Disability service provision
Transportation Services
Certification
CDL Driver
Additional Information
The company I worked for paid for me to get my CDL (Class C) license. I was appointed by the Administrator to drive the company's bus / van. I transported our special needs Residents to their Day Program Monday - Friday. I transported them to and from Doctor appointments, I also transported them to and from their scheduled outings. I had my CDL for 15 years.
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