Siera Grizzell
Galena,MO
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Gateways Group Home, enhancing client well-being through individualized support planning and compassionate caregiving. Skilled in behavior management and crisis intervention, I foster positive outcomes and maintain compliance with health and safety standards, ensuring dignity and respect for all clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Gateways Group Home
Galena, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support plans and consistent encouragement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care strategies, improving overall client well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and care protocols, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to address challenging behaviors, promoting positive outcomes for clients.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Nova Center Of the Ozarks, DSP
Springfield, MO
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Direct Support Professional
Elara Caring
Springfield, MO
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided personalized care to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support plans and consistent encouragement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care strategies, improving overall client well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and care protocols, fostering a supportive work environment.
Personal Care Assistant
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
Springfield, MO
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families.
- Provided emotional support to clients, enhancing overall well-being and engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spokane Highschool
Spokane, MO04.2021
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Individualized support planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavioral support
- Client advocacy
- Life skills training
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Gateways Group Home
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Nova Center Of the Ozarks, DSP
02.2025 - 12.2025
Direct Support Professional
Elara Caring
02.2023 - 11.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
11.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Spokane Highschool