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Skyler Byington

Ogden,UT

Summary

With a proven track record at North Eastern Services, I excel in delivering exceptional care and support, highlighted by adept management of care plans and effective decision-making support. My expertise in transportation and fostering strong patient rapport underscores my ability to enhance client well-being and safety, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills essential for high-quality care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

North Eastern Services
Layton, UT
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.

House Manager

Chrysalis
Riverdale , UT
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.

Education

N/A

Benlomond
Ogden, UT
04-2016

Skills

  • Transportation
  • Client documentation
  • ADL support
  • Decision-making support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Care plan management

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

North Eastern Services
09.2024 - Current

House Manager

Chrysalis
08.2022 - 01.2024

N/A

Benlomond
Skyler Byington