Rebecca Whitacre
Romney,WV
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Potomac Center
Romney, WV
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Administered medication as directed by physician under supervision of R.N.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with individuals that have developmental disabilities and mental illness to support independent skills, appropriate social interaction with family, staff, peers and strangers in the community.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Direct Support Professional
The Potomac Highlands Guild
Romney, WV
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Facilitated engaging recreational activities, promoting social interaction and community integration among clients.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care services for clients, improving overall support effectiveness.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hampshire High School
Romney, WV05-2009
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Time management
- Client documentation
- Progress documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
Certification
- CPR/first-aid
- Blood bourne exposure
- Safety care procedures
- AMAP
- Trama informed care
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Potomac Center
05.2022 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
The Potomac Highlands Guild
09.2017 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Hampshire High School