Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Pacific Autism Center For Education, skilled in medication administration and problem solving. Successfully fostered social skills development and ensured clients' well-being through effective meal preparation and transportation assistance. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Pacific Autism Center For Education
Santa Clara, CA
03.2006 - 05.2025
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Server
Boudin SF
Sunnyvale
05.2016 - 04.2020
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.