Dependable employee that establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
REM Wisconsin
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Shipping and Receiving
Great Lakes Custom Tool
10.2020 - Current
Coordinated the shipping and receiving process, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery of goods to customers.
Followed shipping and receiving functions.
Worked close with other departments to ensure smooth shipping and receiving processes.
Ensured timely order fulfillment with efficient shipping and receiving processes.
Operated forklift to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
Created customer orders
Opening and packaging orders to and from customers.
Maintained documentation of shipping and receiving packages using [Software].
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Unique Healthcare LLC
04.2017 - 10.2020
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
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 with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconto Unified School District
04.2016 - 10.2020
Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lena Public School
Lena, WI
Skills
Teamwork
Fast learner
Clear communication
Problem-solving abilities
Critical thinking
Time management
Supportive personality
Attention to detail
Relationship building
Multitasking Abilities
Caring companionship
Reliability
Certification
First aid and alleviate choking
Recognizing, preventing, managing, and responding to challenging behaviors
Medication Administration part 1 and part 2
Fire Safety
Preventing choking and aspiration in persons with developmental disabilities
Introduction to providing personal cares
Introduction to dietary needs in assisted living
CPI
CBRF first aid and choking
Recognizing and responding to resident changes in condition
Positive support in challenging situations
Residents rights
Shaken baby syndrome prevention training for child care providers
Understanding and respecting adults with developmental disabilities
Prevention and reporting resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation and injury of unknown source
Health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
Abuse and neglect and caregiver misconduct training
Approaches for challenging behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities
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