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Nicole Beckles

Queens

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Assistant with background in providing high-quality care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Experience includes helping clients with daily tasks, coordinating medical appointments, and implementing personalized care plans. Strengths lie in excellent communication skills, patience, empathy and ability to adapt to diverse situations. Demonstrated positive impact through improved client wellbeing and enhanced autonomy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Assistant

Brooklyn NY, OPWDD
Brooklyn
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Implemented individualized support plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor client progress and well-being.
  • Monitored progress of individuals served to ensure safety and well-being at all times.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary in order to deescalate situations quickly.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical health conditions; reported any concerns immediately to supervisor.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, medications administered, and any changes in behavior or condition of clients.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individual service plans for each client.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Advocated for clients' needs and preferences during team meetings and reviews.
  • Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement among clients.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and support techniques.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Information Technology

York College
Jamaica, NY
06-2004

Skills

  • Assertiveness
  • Attention to detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Daily living support
  • ADL support
  • Community integration support
  • Direct patient care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Medication administration
  • Individualized support planning

Timeline

Direct Support Assistant

Brooklyn NY, OPWDD
06.2023 - Current

Associate of Science - Health Information Technology

York College

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