Yvette Malmberg-Nevills
Troutdale
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience in direct care and care plan development. Specializes in fostering independence and safety for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Skilled in implementing personalized care plans that enhance client dignity and community interactions. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills support effective client engagement and positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Eastco Diversified Services, Inc.
Gresham
11.2018 - Current
- Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication management.
- Aid with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitor safety.
- Utilize Hoyer lift to safely assist clients with mobility.
- Implement safety protocols to create a secure environment for clients.
- Encourage positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Facilitate community outings and skill-building activities to enhance social skills and promote independence.
- Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for clients and provide assistance with eating.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individual care plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, daily activities, behaviors and incidents.
- Establish trusting rapport with clients to ensure quality care and improve client comfort.
- Train new staff on effective client support techniques to enhance service delivery.
Education
GED -
Marshall High School
Portland, ORSkills
- Direct care
- Medication oversight
- Care planning
- Safety protocols
- First aid and CPR
- Hoyer lift operation
- Client management
- De-escalation strategies
- Problem solving
- Multitasking skills
- Attention to Detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certificate 02/26/25
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter 2nd Quarter 2024 Eastco Diversified Services, Inc.
- Employee of the Year 2022 Eastco Diversified Services, Inc.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Eastco Diversified Services, Inc.
11.2018 - Current
GED -
Marshall High School