Tony Josephick
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
I am a dependable worker with knowledge and experience working with diverse populations and practicing of trauma-informed care. Skilled at providing a range of support services, including behavioral management, personal care, health maintenance, and recreational activities. I am committed to providing quality client care through compassionate and professional delivery of services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor
Rigatoni's Retreat
2024.08 - Current
- Provides respite services for family caregivers and host home providers, manages individuals medication schedules ensuring timely administration and proper dosage, supports clients' physical well-being through assistance with mobility exercises, transfers, and ambulation techniques, uses appropriate de-escalation techniques to mitigate behaviors, and maintains strict confidentiality of individuals information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Direct Support Professional
Ohana Supportive Services
2024.03 - 2024.11
- Supported individuals in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities, facilitated social outings and community integration activities, assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behaviors, participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services, monitored medication administration while maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Advocate
Ability Advocates
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Addressed challenging behaviors through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies, showing a commitment to best practices, provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills, completed daily documentation efficiently, utilizing excellent time management.
Production Retail Associate
Goodwill of Colorado
2022.02 - 2023.07
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while inspecting products for quality assurance purposes, established positive relationships with co-workers by demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, helped fellow team members complete tasks and exceed expectations set by store management.
SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Bath & Body Works
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Worked alongside management to achieve sales goals and promotions, accurately processed transactions, and assisted customers' needs and questions
Student Library Assistant
Arcadia University
2020.02 - 2021.05
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks, answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials, and handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Sales Associate Team Leader
Park Bakery
2015.06 - 2020.08
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards
- Monitored stock levels regularly to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times
- Completed tasks assigned by my manager including calling customers and third-party services, handling cash, processing transactions, scheduling necessary appointments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA05.2024
No Degree -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA12.2023
No Degree - Additional Coursework
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand2019-11
Skills
- Person Centered
- Trauma Informed Care
- Ethical decision-making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Community Advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Pronouns
they/them/theirs
Certification
- QMAP
- CPR & First Aid
- QBS Safety Care
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Rigatoni's Retreat
2024.08 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Ohana Supportive Services
2024.03 - 2024.11
Advocate
Ability Advocates
2023.07 - 2024.02
Production Retail Associate
Goodwill of Colorado
2022.02 - 2023.07
SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Bath & Body Works
2021.10 - 2022.01
Student Library Assistant
Arcadia University
2020.02 - 2021.05
Sales Associate Team Leader
Park Bakery
2015.06 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Arcadia University
No Degree -
Community College of Philadelphia
No Degree - Additional Coursework
Victoria University of Wellington