Rachel LaPointe
Syracuse,NY
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional with 15 years of hands on experience in both medial and behavioral settings who would like to pursue the opportunity to add value to a team. I am ambitious and reliable for both my coworkers and the individual i provide care to. Skills for multitasking, problem solving, promoting teamwork and managing time well. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
CNYDDSO
12.2009 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- 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.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rome Free Academy
Rome, NY06.2005
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Care
- Disability Awareness
- ADL support
- Social Skills Development
- Nutrition Support
- EMR / EHR
- Fast Learner
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- First Aid Certification
- Attentive to People
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Housekeeping
- Light Housekeeping
- Caring Companionship
- Recreational Activities
- Time Management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
CNYDDSO
12.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rome Free Academy
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