Rebecca Burrier
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Reliable DSP III enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. With The Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional III
TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
San Antonio, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Assist individuals with daily living activities to enhance personal independence and quality of life.
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Support clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assist clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Encourage and support residents to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Improve residents self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Assist with personal care tasks, respecting residents' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Provide emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Support daily hygiene needs of residents by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized residents environment.
- Document progress notes thoroughly to track residents achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitor residents to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Address emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both residents and staff members involved.
- Monitor progress and documented residents health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administer medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Conducted daily documentation of residents' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Monitor residents' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Record status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Complete regular check-ins and progress report for each resident.
- Train and mentor other staff on best practices for resident engagement and support techniques.
- Transport residents to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitor and report changes in residents' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Assist Residents to Launder items, change sheets and make bed to keep residents' bedroom clean.
- ACT as PIC when required due to staffing shortages, and provide Coverage for shifts overnight if needed.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Perform Other Duties As Assigned.
Direct Support Professional II
Texas Health and Human Service Commission
Austin, TX
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided individualized support to clients with diverse needs, enhancing quality of life and independence.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with client goals and preferences.
- 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.
- Assist individuals with daily living activities to enhance personal independence and quality of life.
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Support clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assist clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Encourage and support residents to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Improve residents self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Assist with personal care tasks, respecting residents' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Provide emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Support daily hygiene needs of residents by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized residents environment.
- Document progress notes thoroughly to track residents achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitor residents to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Address emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both residents and staff members involved.
- Monitor progress and documented residents health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administer medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Conducted daily documentation of residents' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Monitor residents' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Record status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Complete regular check-ins and progress report for each resident.
- Train and mentor other staff on best practices for resident engagement and support techniques.
- Transport residents to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitor and report changes in residents' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Assist Residents to Launder items, change sheets and make bed to keep residents' bedroom clean.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Perform Other Duties As Assigned.
Residential Supervisor
Vermont Initiative Permanency Inc.
Bennington, VT
11.2013 - 11.2023
- Improved resident satisfaction by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring for continuous professional development.
- Managed daily operations of the residential facility to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident''s specific needs.
- Maintained accurate records of resident progress, incidents, and other relevant information in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented effective communication strategies among staff members to foster a cohesive work environment focused on delivering high-quality care.
- Conducted regular assessments of facility conditions to identify areas needing maintenance or improvement, ensuring optimal living conditions for residents.
- Ensured adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing residential facilities through consistent monitoring and timely updates to policies as needed.
- Handled conflict resolution among residents promptly and professionally, promoting a harmonious living environment for all parties involved.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between residents'' families and staff members to keep them informed regarding their loved ones'' progress in the program.
- Organized recreational activities for residents that promoted socialization, physical activity, and overall well-being within the community setting.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere within the residential community by organizing events and celebrations that fostered positive relationships among residents, staff members, and families.
- Maintained caring, supportive and safe environment for residents through careful monitoring and continuous oversight.
- Recognized changes in behavior indicating potential crisis situations and took immediate and appropriate action.
- Coordinated all staffing schedules and made sure that each shift had adequate coverage.
- Scheduled fun social and recreational activities for residents.
- Observed strict safety guidelines and regularly inspected bedrooms and common areas for any issues that posed danger to residents and staff members.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
- Mentored and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement.
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback.
Shift Supervisor
Plasan Carbon Composites
Bennington, VT
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient shift scheduling and task delegation.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
- Streamlined inventory management, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels for daily operations.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
- Monitored staff compliance with health codes, ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility consistently met or exceeded expectations.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Continuously improved workplace processes and procedures, identifying areas for optimization and leading initiatives to implement necessary changes.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
Education
GED -
Tutorial Center
Bennington10-2023
Certification - Blueprint Reading-Mechanical
CDC
Bennington, VT2012
Certification - Composites Basic
CDC
Bennington, VT2011
Certification - National Career Readiness
CCV
Bennington, VT2011
Skills
- Direct care staff oversight
- Staff Scheduling
- Conflict Mediation
- Compliance Monitoring
- Team Management
- Accurate record keeping
- Safety policies and procedures
- Resident relations
- Activities management
- Scheduling proficiency
- Group activities coordination
- Motivational Leadership
- Safety Inspections
- Behavior monitoring
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Daily living assistance
- Family relationship development
- Crisis Management
- Academic Support
- Security Procedures
- Client Relationship Management
- Safety practices
- Meal Preparation
- Role Modeling
- Resident monitoring
- Policy Enforcement
- Activity Planning
- Issue Resolution
- Event Chaperoning
- Team Supervision
- Staff Communication
- Staff Meeting Coordination
- Maintenance Requests
- Student Needs Assessments
- Facility Security
- Discipline Administration
- Message Delivery
- Call Answering and Routing
- Case Planning
- Mediation Techniques
- Staff Training
- Emotional Support
- Effective Communication
- Healthy Habits Promotion
- Care Plan Management
- Professionalism
- Group Activities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Life Skills Development
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Dietary Requirements
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Resident support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Active Listening
- Self Motivation
- Incident Reporting
- Progress Documentation
- Facility Inspection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Resident Supervision
Timeline
Direct Support Professional III
TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
04.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional II
Texas Health and Human Service Commission
04.2025 - 02.2026
Residential Supervisor
Vermont Initiative Permanency Inc.
11.2013 - 11.2023
Shift Supervisor
Plasan Carbon Composites
08.2005 - 08.2012
GED -
Tutorial Center
Certification - Blueprint Reading-Mechanical
CDC
Certification - Composites Basic
CDC
Certification - National Career Readiness
CCV