Prem David
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional skilled in crisis management, client support, and individualized care plans. Committed to fostering client independence and well-being through effective communication and safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Project Re-direct
Silver Spring, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to unique needs and goals of clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted strategies to enhance effectiveness of support services.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and safety protocols.
- Implemented recreational activities that fostered social skills and community engagement among clients.
- Documented client behaviors and incidents accurately for compliance with organizational policies.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
DC Healthcare
Washington DC
09.2010 - 06.2021
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within various healthcare settings to promote equitable treatment.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
Education
Master of Arts -
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu, India05-1986
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living support
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- ADL support
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Clear communication
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
Certification
First Aid CPR AED
CPI
CMT
TME
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Professional Working
Tamil
Professional Working
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Project Re-direct
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
DC Healthcare
09.2010 - 06.2021
Master of Arts -
Annamalai University