Neal Riley
poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Worker with a strong focus on enhancing client well-being through support in daily living activities and transportation. Proven expertise in working with developmentally disabled clients, ensuring comfort and dignity. Committed to implementing tailored care strategies that promote individual needs and improve overall quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
Staatsburg, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Residential Aide Supervisor
Hyde Park Assisted Living
Hyde Park, NY
11.2018 - 08.2024
- Collaborated closely with local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal activities occurring on premises.
- Provided day-to-day supervision of residential aides and ensured adherence to all safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records, including incident reports, staff attendance logs and shift schedules.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for residential aides and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Organized training sessions for new residential aides on safety procedures and guidelines.
- Developed policies and procedures related to the efficient operation of the residence hall.
- Inspected living units regularly to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Assisted residents with daily needs such as meal preparation, laundry services, housekeeping duties.
- Created monthly reports summarizing operational data related to staffing, budgeting and resident satisfaction ratings.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2021
Electrician Apprenticeship
Oneonta job corp
Oneonta, NY06-2006
Skills
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Daily living support
- Patient education
- EMR / EHR
- Medical records management
- First aid and CPR
- Record keeping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
08.2021 - Current
Residential Aide Supervisor
Hyde Park Assisted Living
11.2018 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Dutchess Community College
Electrician Apprenticeship
Oneonta job corp
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