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Zachary Colgan

Johnson City,NY

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Broome Developmental Center
Binghamton, New York
06.2014 - Current
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.

Education

Associates - Criminal Justice

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
05-2016

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • ADL support
  • Record keeping
  • Healthcare
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Life skills training
  • Goal setting
  • Decision-making support
  • Daily living support
  • Care plan management
  • Report writing
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient care
  • Behavior redirection

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Broome Developmental Center
06.2014 - Current

Associates - Criminal Justice

Niagara County Community College

Southeastern University
Zachary Colgan