Prentice Collins
Topeka,KS
Summary
At Equi Venture Farm Day & Residential, I excelled in managing challenging behaviors and fostering autonomy among clients through effective communication and crisis intervention. My expertise in behavioral support (hard skill) and building strong relationships (soft skill) significantly enhanced client satisfaction and well-being, with a notable reduction in negative behaviors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Staff Member
Equi Venture Farm Day & Residential
03.2009 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks for increased autonomy and satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within the field.
- Provided transportation assistance as needed, enabling clients to access appointments, resources, or recreational activities safely.
- Improved client well-being by providing emotional support and fostering strong relationships.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, ensuring they receive appropriate services, accommodations, and support in line with their individual needs.
- Guided clients in building essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self-care routines for increased selfreliance.
- Promoted safety and health by administering medications accurately and adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Implemented behavior management strategies consistently, reducing incidents of negative behaviors among clients.
- Developed strong rapport with clients'' families, ensuring open communication channels for updates on progress or concerns.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Topeka West High School
Topeka, KS05-1997
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral support
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Patience and tact
- Nutrition
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
Timeline
Direct Support Staff Member
Equi Venture Farm Day & Residential
03.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Topeka West High School
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