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Yolanda Adams

Ayden,NC

Summary

Direct Support Provider passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical, and mental needs. Caring, vigilant, and devoted to patients. Experience working with children with disabilities.

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Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services LLC
04.2025 - Current


  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.


Direct Support Professional

New Hope of Arizona - Intern
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.



Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Behavior Health - Human Behavior

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12-2025

Behavior Health And Science

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
10-2020

Skills

  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Medication administration
  • Client documentation
  • Behavioral management
  • Transportation
  • Recreational activities
  • Progress documentation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavioral support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Charting and documentation
  • CPR certification

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services LLC
04.2025 - Current

Direct Support Professional

New Hope of Arizona - Intern
03.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science in Human Behavior Health - Human Behavior

Northern Arizona University

Behavior Health And Science

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College