Nichole Siqueido
Yakima
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with strong skills in client support, medication administration, and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing client independence and well-being through individualized care plans.
Results-driven professional delivering high-quality direct patient care, ensuring safety and dignity for individuals with disabilities. Proven ability in fostering community integration and advocating for clients' needs, dedicated to enhancing their independence and skill development.
Offering strong foundation in compassionate care and readiness to learn and grow in this field. Brings understanding of importance of individualized support and ability to quickly acquire new skills essential for role. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving abilities in [Desired Position] role.
Developed critical skills in supportive and compassionate care environment, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to provide individualized support and effectively manage challenging situations. Aiming to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to make meaningful impact in new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Ambitions of Washington
Yakima, WA
12.2022 - Current
- Provided personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support aligned with clients' needs.
- Monitored client progress, documenting outcomes in compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and advocate for clients' rights and preferences.
- Facilitated community integration activities, promoting social engagement and skill development among clients.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
High School Diploma - Family Medicine
Charter College
Yakima, WA08-2026
High School Diploma -
Griffin Bay High School
Friday Harbor, WA06-2021
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- NAR license
- Medical assistant certification continuing education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Ambitions of Washington
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma - Family Medicine
Charter College
High School Diploma -
Griffin Bay High School