Shannon Lowenthal
Centereach,NY
Summary
Dependable DSP with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Behavioral Management
- Client Support
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Patient Education
- Goal Setting
- Creative Collaboration
- Idea Brainstorming
- Content Creation
- Creative Writing
- Excellent Spelling Skills
- Research
- Content Development
- Emotional Support
- Classroom Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Relations
- Employee Scheduling
- Staff Training
- Problem Resolution
- Leadership
Certification
- CPR
- SCIP
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DSP
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
03.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
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