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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Residence Manager
Birch Family Services
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
Assisting in maximizing the functioning of mentally/physically handicapped adults.
Prepared detailed reports on weekly and monthly progress regarding operations within the residence.
Conducted regular inspections of resident bedrooms to ensure safety regulations were met.
Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, filing documents, scheduling meetings and appointments.
Kept building up-to-date with current fire and health code standards.
Coordinated adequate coverage for resident needs with organized staff schedules and assignments.
Trained and coached staff to consistently meet residents' needs with caring, knowledgeable and safe support.
Direct Support Professional
Birch Family Services
New York, NY
02.2022 - 04.2023
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Paraprofessional
IHope Academy
New York, NY
01.2022 - 03.2023
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
United Staffing Solutions
New York, NY
07.2021 - 02.2022
Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Direct Support Professional
Shema Kolainu- Hear Our Voices
New York, NY
06.2020 - 07.2021
Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Education
Medical Assisting Dipolma
Wood Tobe-Coburn School
New York, NY
06-2001
High School Diploma -
Wadleigh Secondary High School
New York, NY
06-2000
Skills
Task Delegation
Facility Management
Team Management
Safety Compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
Timeline
Assistant Residence Manager
Birch Family Services
04.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Birch Family Services
02.2022 - 04.2023
Paraprofessional
IHope Academy
01.2022 - 03.2023
Direct Support Professional
United Staffing Solutions
07.2021 - 02.2022
Direct Support Professional
Shema Kolainu- Hear Our Voices
06.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Assisting Dipolma
Wood Tobe-Coburn School
High School Diploma -
Wadleigh Secondary High School
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