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Theresa Owens

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Reliable Direct Support Specialist, enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with ten years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Reliable Direct Support Specialist enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Reliable Direct Support Specialist enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with ten years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with ten years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with ten years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Reliable Direct Support Specialist enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Reliable Direct

Support Specialist enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Reliable Direct Support Specialist enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with ten years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills. Attentive Direct Support Specialist passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Specialist

LEL Home Services
Indianapolis, IN
12.2014 - Current
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Trained in emergency response procedures for client safety.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
  • Accompanied clients to appointments and social outings.
  • Participated in ongoing training workshops for professional development.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs.
  • Completed required documentation for caregiver agencies or insurance providers.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

State of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Progress Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Client documentation
  • Client Transportation
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Goal Setting
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Behavior redirection
  • Recreational Activities
  • Indirect Patient Care

Certification

  • Received Certificate of Completion from State of Indiana for Business Support
  • Associate of Science: Coursework Medical Billing Indiana Business College
  • Business support training, with an emphasis in computer skills from Training Inc/ Ivy Tech Community College.

Affiliations

  • Volunteer for American Cancer Society educating families of all assistance/services available. July 2012 - July 2013.

Timeline

Direct Support Specialist

LEL Home Services
12.2014 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

State of Indiana
Theresa Owens