Proven Direct Support Professional with a track record of enhancing client self-sufficiency and well-being at Impact of Oregon. Skilled in behavior redirection and compassionate caregiving, demonstrating significant improvements in client independence. Excelled in creating inclusive environments and fostering interpersonal relationships, ensuring dignity and privacy for all clients.
Hi, I’m
Nevaeh Vasquez
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Impact of Oregon
Direct Support Professional
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
Rever Grand
Direct Support Professional
12.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
Safeway
Curtesy Clerk
08.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient bagging and carryout services.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Assisted elderly or disabled customers with loading groceries into vehicles upon request, demonstrating compassion and care in all interactions.
- Promoted a safe shopping environment through vigilant monitoring of potential hazards such as spills or cluttered aisles, addressing issues promptly as they arose.
- Ensured safety and sanitation standards were met through regular cleaning of store equipment and surfaces.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with customers, coworkers, and supervisors alike.
Education
Grants Pass High SchoolGrants Pass, OR
High School Diploma
06.2022
University Overview
- Completed AP course in English Sophomore and Senior year
- Completed AP course in Computer Science Principles
- Extracurricular Activities: Theatre
- Southern Oregon Pride Member/Treasurer/PR/VP
- Thespian Troupe 2354 Member
- Z Club Member
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Client documentation
- Decision-making support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- CPR / AED / First-Aid Certificate
- Basic Life Support - BLS Certificate
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Impact of Oregon
11.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Rever Grand
12.2021 - 07.2023
Curtesy Clerk
Safeway
08.2020 - 06.2021
Grants Pass High School
High School Diploma
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