SHANNON BAKER
Bronx,NY
Summary
I am a Direct Support Professional with 6+ years of experience providing quality care and support to individuals with disabilities. I have a proven track record of creating positive and meaningful relationships with clients, while also maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dsp/ Floater
Richmond Community Services
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised outdoor playtimes effectively, prioritizing safety while allowing kids to explore their surroundings freely within designated boundaries.
- Fostered creativity and imagination through engaging storytelling sessions, enriching each child''s development process.
- Assisted in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among peers.
- Maintained comprehensive records documenting attendance, behavior patterns, and any pertinent observations about individual children''s needs or accomplishments.
- Assisted with meal preparation and distribution, upholding dietary guidelines while ensuring all children were properly nourished throughout the day.
- Collaborated with staff members on implementing new teaching strategies, resulting in improved learning experiences for children.
- Supported children''s emotional growth by actively listening to their concerns and providing guidance as needed.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Kept children between ages of Number and Number safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
DSP
United Staffing Temp Agency
01.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
DSP/Driver
Daybreak Adult Care Services
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Dsp
Lifespire Manhattan North
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
HHH Home Health Aide
06.2011 - 01.2020
- Tended to clients’ personal care (bath, feeding, dressing)
- Cooked and cleaned clients’ place of residence
- Provided companionship to clients
- Drove client to medical appointments.
Private Case @Atria Senior Living
Education
Louis D. Brandies High School
New York, NYSkills
- Family Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Elderly care expertise
- Memory Care Proficiency
- Assisted Living Knowledge
- Dementia Care Understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
Certification
- Human Services
- Adult/Child CPR and First Aid
- Security License
- Certified Home Health Aide
- P.M.T. (Physical/Psychological Management Training)
- NRF Certificate in Customer Service
- Direct Support Professional
Training
Marrakech Inc Academy of Human Service Training, Bridgeport, CT, 02/2015 - 05/2015, Twelve-week training program comprised of theoretical and practical experience in the human service field. Training also included interning at various human service organizations. Classes included but were not limited to: Abuse and Neglect, HIPAA Policies, Emergency Procedures, Case Management, Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injuries, etc.
Timeline
Dsp/ Floater
Richmond Community Services
09.2024 - Current
DSP/Driver
Daybreak Adult Care Services
02.2024 - 08.2024
DSP
United Staffing Temp Agency
01.2023 - Current
Dsp
Lifespire Manhattan North
01.2023 - 08.2024
HHH Home Health Aide
06.2011 - 01.2020
Louis D. Brandies High School
Private Case @Atria Senior Living
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