Serina Clark
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Progressive Residential Services, skilled in crisis management and compassionate caregiving. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through individualized support planning and effective documentation. Committed to fostering a safe environment while promoting self-esteem and independence in daily living activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Residential Services
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
07.2021 - 06.2023
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Tresco Inc
10.2012 - 07.2021
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Onate High School
Las Cruces, NM05.2005
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Recreational activities
- Crisis management
- Individualized support planning
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Nutrition support
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Self-care promotion
- Community activities
- Charting and documentation
- Critical thinking
- Fast learner
- Cooking meals
- Decision-making
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Residential Services
07.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
07.2021 - 06.2023
Direct Support Professional
Tresco Inc
10.2012 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Onate High School
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