Tamika Huey
Direct support professional
Antioch,CA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with California Mentor Sevita, skilled in enhancing client independence through personalized care plans and community integration. Proficient in behavior redirection and active listening, I foster positive interactions and promote healthy lifestyles, achieving significant improvements in clients' daily living skills and overall well-being. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
California Mentor Sevita
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living tasks and community involvement.
- Assisted in implementing personalized care plans to enhance client well-being and independence.
- Monitored behavioral patterns to ensure safety and promote positive interactions among clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources for clients' needs.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
IHSS Care Provider
Debbie Warren
06.2019 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing client independence and quality of life.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Developed tailored care strategies to meet individual needs and preferences of clients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Direct Support Professional
Community Integrated Work Program
06.2018 - 02.2025
- Facilitated daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life for individuals.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address client needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral changes and reporting concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Direct Support Professional
Social Vocational Services
03.2013 - 05.2018
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Facilitated daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life for individuals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
Education
GED - Math, Science And Social Studies
CA Urban Youth Corps
Oakland, CA06.1996
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Transportation
- Goal setting
- Recreational activities
- Community integration
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
I have certificates and ongoing training with Sevita(Relias)
Accomplishments
Continue training in Relias
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
California Mentor Sevita
11.2020 - Current
IHSS Care Provider
Debbie Warren
06.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Integrated Work Program
06.2018 - 02.2025
Direct Support Professional
Social Vocational Services
03.2013 - 05.2018
GED - Math, Science And Social Studies
CA Urban Youth Corps