Shawana Young
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned Lead Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Danville Services, excelling in disability awareness and client advocacy. Demonstrated ability to foster community integration and develop trusting relationships, enhancing client well-being. Skilled in case management and behavioral support, ensuring comprehensive care and client progress with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
Danville Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Reviewed client documentation prior to submission for accuracy and completeness.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with other professionals including case managers, therapists, physicians, family members.to ensure comprehensive care plan implementation.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included, general ledger management.
- Assisted with reconciliation of general ledger accounts relating to cash management activities.
Direct Support Professional
Danville Services of Oregon
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2017 - Current
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Warner Pacific College
Portland, OR12-2008
Skills
- Transportation coordination
- Disability awareness
- Activity planning
- Community integration
- Behavioral support
- Client advocacy
- Cultural awareness
- Case management experience
- Charting and documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
Timeline
Lead Direct Support Professional
Danville Services
07.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Danville Services of Oregon
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Warner Pacific College
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