Hi, I’m
Zachary Fouts
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Missouri Mentors
Direct Support Professional
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
Direct Support Professional
02.2018 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Education
East Carter Co. R-Ii High SchoolEllsinore, MO
High School Diploma
05.2012
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Community Activities
- Compassionate Client Care
- Crisis Management
- Medical Records Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Emotional and Social Support
- Developing Client Trust
- Safety Behaviors
- Emergency Situation
- Accurate Documenting
- Independent Living
- Attentive to People
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Missouri Mentors
08.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
02.2018 - 08.2022
East Carter Co. R-Ii High School
High School Diploma
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