Timothy Horton
Plattekill
Summary
Compassionate caregiver skilled in emotional support and flexibility in care strategies. Proven track record in assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety, and fostering meaningful connections to enhance overall well-being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
PPL
Plattekill, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing client well-being.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Administered prescribed medications according to care plans, ensuring safety and compliance.
Personal Care Assistant
Freedom Care
Plattekill, NY
09.2019 - 03.2025
- Assisted with meal preparation and nutritional planning tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care activities for documentation purposes.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care strategies and goals.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches.
DSP Supervisor
Access Supports For Living
Middletown, NY
08.2010 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily operations of direct support services, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices for client care and support strategies.
- Developed individualized support plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
- Evaluated client progress, adjusting support strategies to meet evolving needs.
- Facilitated team meetings to enhance communication and address service challenges.
- Coordinated with external agencies to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
- Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
- Enhanced individual care by developing personalized support plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Advocated for client needs during service planning meetings, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
Advocate II
Crystal Run Village
Middletown, NY
06.2001 - 10.2010
- Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
- Advocated for client rights, promoting independence and community integration opportunities.
- Maintained strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients enabling access to various community activities while promoting inclusion opportunities.
- Served as a role model for staff in demonstrating compassionate care practices that prioritize respect for each individual''s dignity and rights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04-2026
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Care plan implementation
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Meal planning
- Medication administration
- Client transportation
- Household tasks
- Medical records management
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
PPL
04.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Freedom Care
09.2019 - 03.2025
DSP Supervisor
Access Supports For Living
08.2010 - 07.2017
Advocate II
Crystal Run Village
06.2001 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University