Provide supportive assistance, personal care & training to consumers in their daily living, social, recreational, day services and community activities, in accordance with goals & requirements prescribed in each consumers I.S.P. and in a manner that facilities cross-team collaboration, cooperation and service integration across work unit, department and organizational boundaries.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
UCP Seguin Of Greater Chicago
Cicero, Illinois
12.2012 - Current
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Triton College
River Grove, IL
06-2012
Associate of Arts - Social Services
Malcom X College
Chicago, IL
09-2005
Skills
Appointment Scheduling
Progress Documentation
Transportation
Client documentation
Direct Patient Care
Nutrition
First-aid and CPR
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
UCP Seguin Of Greater Chicago
12.2012 - Current
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Triton College
Associate of Arts - Social Services
Malcom X College
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