Proven Direct Support Professional with a track record of compassionate caregiving and effective behavior management at Volunteers Of America Dakotas. Excelled in client support, ensuring safety and fostering positive changes in vulnerable adults. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention, significantly improving client well-being and community integration. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with [Number] years assisting clients with daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive patient care by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping, and [Task]. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information, and interacting with supervisors.
Supported vulnerable adults with intellectual disabilities and violent behavioral tendencies. Transported individuals into the community: Special Olympics practices, shopping, meetings, and other required activities. Built communication between myself and the participants to create bonds and provide them with individual needs. Followed programs that were made for each participant. Administered medications and documented amounts and times on the computer. Reported any medical, behavioral, or hygienic needs to supervisors, nursing, and mental health professionals. Recognized and communicated any triangulation or manipulation the participants tried to use against each other or staff to provide a comfortable and safe environment.