Reuben Lopez
Everett
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with proven experience at Evergreen Supported Living, enhancing clients' quality of life through care plans and effective medication administration. Skilled in behavior redirection and time management, I foster positive environments that empower individuals to achieve personal goals while ensuring safety and well-being. Learning to communicate with clients who have different ways of interacting is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Able to assist clients with meal planning and preparation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Evergreen Supported Living
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Peer Mentor
Whatcom Community College
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced peer understanding by providing one-on-one mentoring and support.
- Connected mentees with academic resources such as tutoring services or workshops when needed to improve performance levels.
Crew Member
Pioneer Food Service
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Squalicum High School
Bellingham, WA06-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- First aid and CPR
- Hygiene assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Evergreen Supported Living
02.2024 - 12.2024
Peer Mentor
Whatcom Community College
09.2022 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Pioneer Food Service
05.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Squalicum High School
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