Pamela Willette
Direct Support Professional
Van Buren,ME
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in delivering compassionate support to individuals and ensuring well-being through tailored care plans. Expertise in managing daily activities while fostering a nurturing environment that promotes client comfort and satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, consistently striving to enhance the quality of care provided. Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those served through empathy and diligence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Northern Aroostook alternatives
04.2023 - Current
- A professional who supports adults with intellectual and physical disabilities to lead fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. They provide individualized care and assistance with daily living tasks, including personal hygiene, mobility, communication, and community integration. With patience and empathy, they build trusting relationships, advocate for their clients’ rights and needs, and promote dignity and self-determination. Their work often involves collaboration with families, healthcare providers, and social service organizations to develop personalized support plans and ensure holistic care. Their role may include teaching life skills, supporting employment goals, facilitating recreational activities, and fostering inclusion in society.
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ED Tech
msad #24
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Assist teachers with instruction for students. Supervised students and worked one on one with students with behavioral issues and disabilities.
CRMA
Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Certified residential medication aid who was in charge of a residential floor in a nursing home. I assisted with medication administration, patient care, following doctors, orders and maintaining a good work environment for residence and staff. I had been certified since 2008.
Direct Support Professional
Northern Aroostook Alternatives
04.2010 - 06.2020
- Assist adults with disabilities in a day program classroom setting.
Education
High school diploma -
Van Buren District Secondary School
Van Buren, ME06.1997
Skills
- Autism Experience
- Caregiving
- Senior care
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Special Needs
- Special Education
- Medication Administration
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Disability awareness
- Time management
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification April 2024 to April 2026
- First Aid Certification April 2024 to April 2026
- CRMA July 2008 to July 2022
- Certified to administer medication, recording and documenting administration of medications.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Northern Aroostook alternatives
04.2023 - Current
CRMA
Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
ED Tech
msad #24
08.2020 - 04.2023
Direct Support Professional
Northern Aroostook Alternatives
04.2010 - 06.2020
High school diploma -
Van Buren District Secondary School
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