Tia Castillo
La Grande
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Thrive LLC, excelling in individualized support planning and compassionate caregiving. Skilled in medication administration and crisis management, I foster strong client relationships, enhancing their daily living skills and promoting community integration. Committed to empowering clients through effective communication and goal setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Thrive Llc
La Grande, OR
05.2025 - Current
Follow clients care plan, very unique and specific to each person. Go to their homes, create a relationship with the client so that you can assist with their daily needs such as getting dressed, hygiene, shopping, budget, make goals with them. Emotion regulation skills. Assist with melt downs. Companionship. Skills training. Create stability and consistency with each client. Daily reports on progress and skills.
DSP
Rise Inc
La Grande, OR
01.2025 - 02.2026
Prepare meals for clients that have disabilities. Assist with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, creating a consistent schedule, transport to and from appointments. Take clients out into the community and teach them communication skills. Help clients find work. Administer medications at specific times. Keep a daily log on all things done.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vallivue Academy
Caldwell, ID05.2011
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
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Recreational activities
- Patient management
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Transportation assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Patient education
- Nutrition
- Care delivery
- Nutrition support
- Case management
- Self-advocacy training
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Case documentation
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills training
- Record keeping
- De-escalation techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Self-care promotion
- Report writing
- Emotional intelligence
- Charting and documentation
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Hygiene assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Healthcare
- First aid and CPR
- Health services
- Support plan management
- Adaptive equipment use
- Community activities
- Compassionate client care
- CPR certification
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Attentive to people
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Housekeeping
Timeline
DSP
Thrive Llc
05.2025 - Current
DSP
Rise Inc
01.2025 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Vallivue Academy