Sherry Farmer
Tallahassee
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Professional skilled in personal care assistance, behavior management, and client support. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while building trust through effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care staff
Resolute Cares Service
Tallahasee
07.2025 - Current
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs to promote independence.
- Ensured a safe, supportive environment for clients to enhance their well-being.
- Communicated effectively with clients to build trust and rapport.
- Recorded client interactions and care provided in detailed reports to facilitate ongoing care.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support client engagement.
- Utilized appropriate techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors.
- Supervised activities of daily living for clients.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported client rights in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
Direct Support Professional
Celebration Group Homes
Tallahassee
03.2020 - 07.2025
- Provided daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities in group home settings.
- Assisted residents with personal care tasks, promoting dignity and independence.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes or concerns to supervisor, ensuring timely interventions.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Coordinated recreational activities to foster social skills and enhance community engagement among residents.
- Monitored health and safety conditions, reporting concerns promptly to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to provide consistent care and support, contributing to a stable living environment for residents.
Childcare Assistant
Shinning Star Daycare
Tallahassee
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Supervised children's activities, fostering a safe and engaging play environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's daily progress and needs.
- Engaged children in learning through interactive games and storytelling sessions.
- Monitored individual children's behavior, providing tailored guidance to support emotional and social development.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials to promote a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with staff to develop strategies for managing classroom dynamics.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
Owner
Sherry's Daycare
East Hartford
01.1996 - 12.2017
- Operated daily activities of a childcare facility for young children.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage and support for all programs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood education and development.
- Oversaw compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements for daycare operations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in childcare and safety protocols.
- Implemented safety procedures to ensure a secure environment for children and staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Identified opportunities for growth and expansion to enhance service offerings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Manchester, CT06-1983
Skills
- Activities of daily living
- Personal care assistance
- Health monitoring
- Behavior management
- Client documentation
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Direct Care staff
Resolute Cares Service
07.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Celebration Group Homes
03.2020 - 07.2025
Childcare Assistant
Shinning Star Daycare
01.2018 - 02.2020
Owner
Sherry's Daycare
01.1996 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School