Oriana Favreau
Swanton,VT
Summary
Dependable Direct Support Professional with a proven track record in personal care and client communication. Known for fostering independence and providing emotional support, aiming to improve the overall quality of life for clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Aris Solutions
White River Junction, Vermont
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve client well-being and foster meaningful connections.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Encouraged independence by assisting clients in developing self-care skills, enhancing their confidence in personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored environment for safety, responding promptly to emergencies to ensure client protection.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Administered medications according to care plans and instructions.
Direct Support Professional
Advocacy and Resource Center
Plattsburgh, New York
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided support to clients in daily living activities. with daily living activities and personal care to enhance overall well-being.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and service providers to ensure needs were met.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all clients.
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate records regularly.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Administered medications according to care plans and instructions.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with families of clients to promote continuity of care and support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeastern Clinton Central School
Champlain, NYSome College (No Degree) - Math And Science
Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NYSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Johnson State College
Johnson, VTSkills
- Personal care
- Client documentation
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Care plan adherence
- Communication facilitation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Aris Solutions
12.2025 - 01.2026
Direct Support Professional
Advocacy and Resource Center
06.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Northeastern Clinton Central School
Some College (No Degree) - Math And Science
Clinton Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Johnson State College