Ruth Likane
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare provider with a strong track record of implementing tailored treatment plans and engaging clients in social skills activities. Committed to fostering patient well-being through effective behavioral strategies and maintaining a supportive atmosphere that promotes safety and emotional health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Atlas Aba
Urbandale, Iowa
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Collected and recorded data on client behavior and progress daily.
- Utilized applied behavior analysis strategies to reinforce positive behaviors effectively.
- Monitored client sessions and reported any significant changes or concerns promptly.
- Engaged clients in activities to enhance social skills and communication abilities.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all clients during therapy sessions.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies for crisis management.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Home Care Aide
Home Instead
Des Moines, IA
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to promote emotional well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to client preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors regularly.
- Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation or playing games.
Direct Support Professional
Divine touch group home
Des Moines, IA
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Client documentation
- Medicine Administration
- Provided emotional support to clients through active listening and empathy.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Resident Caregiver
The Rose
Des Moines, IA
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Providing daily care to Residents
- Administer medication
- Offered emotional support for residents
- Reported resident healthcare needs to medical professionals
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Participated in resident care plan meetings and documented progress notes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown, IA05-1995
Skills
- Monitored behaviors
- Documented observations
- Reported changes or concerns
- Provided guidance and support
- Encouraged positive behavior
- Modeling appropriate responses
- Maintained clean environment
- Personal hygiene
- Activities of daily living
- Followed care plan
- Reported healthcare needs
- Assisted with daily living activities
- Participated in care plan meetings
- Documented progress notes
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Atlas Aba
09.2025 - 06.2026
Home Care Aide
Home Instead
11.2024 - 07.2025
Direct Support Professional
Divine touch group home
09.2023 - 10.2024
Resident Caregiver
The Rose
03.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School