Seth Dirks-Ham
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Licensed EMT with over a decade of experience as a Direct Support Professional. Experienced in providing personalized care to individuals with different types of disabilities of all ages. Skilled in implementing effective behavior management strategies, medication administration, creating individualized care plans, and fostering supportive relationships. Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and build rapport, leading to improved patient wellbeing and autonomy. Previous work has made notable impacts by improving quality of life for clients through consistent, high-quality support and compassion. Trained and certified in Safety Care, CPR, and BLS.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
GoodLife Innovations
Lawrence, Kansas
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed meaningful relationships to promote social interaction and emotional support.
- Implemented personalized care plans to meet unique client requirements.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to appropriate team members.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Utilized communication skills to effectively advocate for client needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and regulations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
- Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS06-2025
Emergency Medical Responder
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Care plan implementation
- First aid administration
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Client advocacy
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Physical assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
Certification
Licensed EMT - CPR Certified - BLS Certified - Safety Care Certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
GoodLife Innovations
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Emergency Medical Responder
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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