Sheree Cathcart
Bristol
Summary
Reliable Direct Support Professional pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Living In Fulfilling Environments (LIFE)
06.2018 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Developed and implemented daily activities to improve the physical, emotional, and social well being of clients.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Direct Support Professional
James L Maher Center
01.2015 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RINo Degree - Business Administration
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RIHigh School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, RI06.1998
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Progress Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Decision-making support
- Household Cleaning
- Records Maintenance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Living In Fulfilling Environments (LIFE)
06.2018 - 10.2022
Direct Support Professional
James L Maher Center
01.2015 - 04.2022
No Degree - General Education
Rhode Island College
No Degree - Business Administration
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
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