Tristan Benjamin
Garnerville,NY
Summary
Experienced DSP/Ast. Manager who worked in several settings which includes foster children living in group homes to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Venture Together
Nanuet, NY
02.2019 - Current
- Medical Sup.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters and other forms of communication.
- Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
- Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Order of meds
- Vehicle maintenance
- Managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Mail Carrier
U.S. Postal Service Office
Nyack, NY
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
- Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
- Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
- Sorted mail for delivery, arranging mail in delivery sequence.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
- Inspected delivery vehicle prior to shift, immediately reporting problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
- Assisted customers by lifting heavy packages and placing parcels by front door or garage.
Direct Support Professional
Camp Venture/Venture Together
Nanuet, NY
11.2011 - 05.2018
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Rockland
Congers, NY
05.2005 - 06.2008
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Group Home Counselor/House Manager
St. Agatha home for foster children
Nanuet, NY
11.1997 - 05.2005
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albertus Magnus H.S
798 Route 304 Bardonia, NY 1095406.2005
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Strategic Planning
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Planning & organizing
- Flexible schedule
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Assistant Director
Venture Together
02.2019 - Current
Mail Carrier
U.S. Postal Service Office
05.2018 - 02.2019
Direct Support Professional
Camp Venture/Venture Together
11.2011 - 05.2018
Direct Support Professional
ARC of Rockland
05.2005 - 06.2008
Group Home Counselor/House Manager
St. Agatha home for foster children
11.1997 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Albertus Magnus H.S