Open To Work
Willa Bristol
Work Preference
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Mrs D Moss
Petersburg
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community interactions.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Documented client progress and maintained records to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Built strong, trusting rapport with clients to improve communication and care delivery.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Tracked and reported client progress to inform care adjustments and enhance support.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
Petersburg
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community interactions.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance client engagement and enjoyment.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- 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.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Tracked and reported client progress through detailed observations and regular conversations to inform care strategies.
- Facilitated social interactions among participants and peers, enhancing community engagement and building social skills.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Education
CPR
Facility Coordinator
08.2025 - 08.2025
MedServer
Facility Coordinator
10.2024 - 11.2024
Study of Self Sufficiency
Pacific Institute
06.2017 - 07.2017
Dobyns Bennett High
Kingsport, TNSkills
- Emotional intelligence
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living support
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral support
- Crisis management
- Crisis management
- Client support
- Behavioral management
- Behavioral support
- Behavior redirection
- Patient care
- Compassionate client care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support
- Mobility assistance
- ADL support
- Safety monitoring
- Safety regulations
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Progress documentation
- Client documentation
- Medical records management
- Report writing
- Activity planning
- Appointment scheduling
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Goal setting
- Patient education
- Self-care promotion
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Cultural awareness
- Disability awareness
- First aid and safety
- First aid and CPR
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Mobility assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Cultural awareness
- Appointment scheduling
- Goal setting
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Mrs D Moss
08.2025 - Current
CPR
Facility Coordinator
08.2025 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
10.2024 - 07.2025
MedServer
Facility Coordinator
10.2024 - 11.2024
Study of Self Sufficiency
Pacific Institute
06.2017 - 07.2017
Dobyns Bennett High