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Priscilla J Coates

Spotswood,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Known for exceptional reliability, flexibility, and calm leadership in high-pressure environments. Strong background in caregiving, team collaboration, medication management, and behavioral support. Seeking to step into a leadership role where empathy, structure, and clear communication are central to supporting both clients and staff.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

New Horizons In Autism
Freehold , NJ
12.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.

Caregiver

Arosa
Brentwood, TN
01.2024 - 11.2025
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
Brentwood , TN
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.

Group Home Manager

Progress inc
Nashville , TN
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists to provide comprehensive care services for clients.
  • Monitored financial resources within the program budget to ensure efficient utilization of funds.
  • Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents, and care to maintain standards throughout group home.

Direct Support Professional

New Horizons In Autism
Freehold , NJ
10.2007 - 08.2019
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.

Education

CDL A License -

Truck Driver Institute
Christiana, TN
07.2022

Certificate - Computer Operations

Star Technical Institute
Lakewood, NJ
10.2001

Diploma -

Central Regional High School
Bayville, NJ
06-1992

Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Flexibility & Adaptability
  • Mentoring & Staff Support
  • Client Advocacy
  • Dependability Under Pressure
  • Task Prioritization
  • Documentation & Reporting

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Timeline

Direct Support Professional

New Horizons In Autism
12.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Arosa
01.2024 - 11.2025

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
10.2021 - 09.2023

Group Home Manager

Progress inc
11.2019 - 07.2020

Direct Support Professional

New Horizons In Autism
10.2007 - 08.2019

CDL A License -

Truck Driver Institute

Certificate - Computer Operations

Star Technical Institute

Diploma -

Central Regional High School

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