Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Private Individual
Seaside Heights, NJ
09.2023 - Current
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
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.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.