- Youth Development Programs
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Community Cleanup
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Playing Sports
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Camping
- Food Tourism
- Volunteer Travel
Dawnae Currington
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
With a proven track record at Merakey Allegheny Valley School, I excel in compassionate caregiving and effective crisis management. My expertise in patient assessments and a knack for fostering strong relationships have significantly enhanced client well-being. Demonstrating exceptional time management and teamwork, I've consistently improved care plans, contributing to a safer, more inclusive environment.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in providing compassionate support to individuals. Adept at managing daily activities and ensuring clients' well-being through personalized care plans. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Results-driven support professional prepared for impactful roles in direct care environments. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through tailored support and effective daily management. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and consistent quality outcomes.
Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable [Job Title] enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
Coraopolis, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- 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.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Enhanced individual care plans by collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring tailored support for each client.
- Coordinated with families and other caregivers, ensuring cohesive approach to client support.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring premises.
- Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Prevented unauthorized access to sensitive areas by verifying credentials and enforcing strict entrance policies.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment, performing routine checks and maintenance tasks.
- Improved response time to incidents by maintaining clear communication channels with team members.
- Detected potential risks early by remaining vigilant during shifts and reporting suspicious activity immediately.
- Conducted detailed incident reports after each shift, contributing valuable insights for management review and analysis.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations through effective conflict resolution techniques, protecting property and individuals from harm.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during investigations, providing accurate information and assistance as needed.
- Assisted in training new security personnel, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in performance across the team.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive security plans for special events and occasions.
- Improved inventory control in retail environments, conducting regular checks to prevent loss.
- Conducted safety audits, identifying and mitigating potential hazards to prevent accidents.
- Improved team response times with thorough training on emergency procedures.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism, maintaining vigilant surveillance over high-risk areas.
- Streamlined visitor check-in processes, enhancing efficiency of entry protocols.
- Provided detailed incident reports, streamlining communication with law enforcement and management.
- Developed emergency evacuation plans, ensuring staff readiness in case of incident.
- Increased staff compliance with security protocols through effective communication and enforcement.
- Enhanced team morale and cohesiveness with regular training sessions on security best practices.
- Reduced false alarm responses, accurately assessing and responding to security alerts.
- Monitored CCTV systems to quickly identify and respond to potential security breaches, enhancing overall safety.
- Enhanced security measures for VIP visits, coordinating closely with executive protection teams.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Managed access control systems to ensure authorized entry, maintaining secure environment.
- Fostered safe shopping environment, quickly addressing customer concerns and incidents.
- Enhanced security perimeter integrity by conducting regular patrols of property.
- Promoted to team leader for demonstrating exceptional leadership and security management skills.
- Led security briefings for new employees, ensuring high level of preparedness across team.
- Improved public safety by vigilantly patrolling event spaces during high-traffic gatherings.
- Initiated community watch program, strengthening ties between security personnel and local residents.
Crew Member
KFC Taco Bell
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills High School
Pittsburgh, PA06-2021
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Client documentation
- Behavioral management
- Medication administration
- Compassionate caregiving
- Relationship building
- Health and safety requirements
- Decision-making support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Recreational activities
- Patient management
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Transportation assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Patient education
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Merakey.
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Direct Support Professional Certification (DSP) - National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
Interests
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
07.2024 - Current
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2020 - 06.2024
Crew Member
KFC Taco Bell
11.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills High School
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