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Nikkia Collins

Manchester

Summary

Reliable 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. Always ready and willing to learn & eager to reach higher levels.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

March INC
08.2021 - 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.

Direct Support Specialist

Sunrise Northeast
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Responsibilities include assisting individuals with daily living, personal hygiene, providing transportation to and from doctors appointments, assisting individuals with mental health as well as intellectual disabilities

Security

Secure America
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Responsibilities are to secure my post and report to work while being punctual and alert at all times

Driver

Specialty Transportation
11.2008 - 10.2018
  • Responsibilities included providing supervision as well as a safe trip for students with special needs to and from their destinations

Education

High School Diploma -

Adult Education
Hartford, CT
12.2013

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Ability to multitask
  • Fast learner
  • Behavior redirection
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Time management
  • Client Support
  • Team player
  • Reliable

Certification

Guard Card

Med Certified

CPR Certified

Adult CPR/AED -

Certification

Drivers License

OSHA Certified

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

March INC
08.2021 - Current

Direct Support Specialist

Sunrise Northeast
09.2019 - 08.2022

Security

Secure America
10.2018 - 04.2020

Driver

Specialty Transportation
11.2008 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Adult Education
Nikkia Collins