Oscar Campbell
Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with over 20 years of experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. Expertise in personal care, safety monitoring, and behavior support plans. Committed to fostering independence through accurate documentation and respectful care. Proven ability to adapt to new challenges while maintaining organization and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
vinfen
Wrentham, Massachusetts
07.2020 - Current
- Supported Vinfen residents with daily living, personal care, and home routines.
- Assisted Vinfen individuals with community outings, appointments, and transportation.
- Administered medications and followed Vinfen health and safety procedures.
- Documented progress notes and incident reports in Vinfen records.
- Implemented behavior support plans and de-escalation techniques for Vinfen clients.
- Prepared meals, cleaned living spaces, and maintained Vinfen residential settings.
- Collaborated with Vinfen nurses, clinicians, and case managers on care plans.
- Promoted independence through coaching, skill building, and respectful Vinfen support.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- deescalating and restraining
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Direct Support Professional (DSW1)
Wrentham Developmental Center
Wrentham, Massachusetts
06.2005 - Current
- Supported daily living tasks for residents in developmental center settings.
- Assisted with personal care, bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Monitored resident safety and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Encouraged community participation through outings and recreational activities.
- Implemented behavior support plans with consistent communication techniques.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with transferring in and out of beds and wheelchairs to ensure comfort and safety.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Providence, RISkills
- ADL assistance
- Behavior plans
- Behavioral management
- Mobility assistance
- Disabilities care
- Vital signs tracking
- Safety monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Progress documentation
- Activity planning
- Health safety
- Nutritional support
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Integration support
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
vinfen
07.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional (DSW1)
Wrentham Developmental Center
06.2005 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island