Compassionate Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, enhancing client independence through personalized care plans and effective relationship building. Skilled in behavior redirection and first aid, I advocate for client needs while ensuring a safe environment, consistently improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Orlando, FL
02.2026 - Current
Supported individuals in daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Monitored and documented client progress, ensuring consistency in behavioral support interventions.
Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
Facilitated skill-building sessions, promoting socialization and communication among clients.
Advocated for client needs by liaising with families and external service providers.
Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance service delivery effectiveness.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Orlando, FL
12.2022 - 09.2025
Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
Conducted routine patrols to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, ensuring swift resolution of issues.
Assisted in training new team members on security protocols and procedures.
Developed and enforced access control policies to safeguard restricted areas effectively.
Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for reporting purposes.
Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations.
Implemented safety measures that enhanced overall operational efficiency on site.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.