Zelda Dunns-Green
Bridgeton
Summary
Seasoned professional with experience working and encouraging individuals with developmental disabilies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Driver
Self-employeed
Bridgeton
08.2023 - Current
- Navigated various routes to ensure timely deliveries across multiple locations.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks regularly.
- Communicated effectively with clients to confirm delivery schedules and address inquiries.
- Transporting youth to and back from various school locations to various daycare sites
- Managed logistics for transporting goods, optimizing routes for efficiency.
Direct Support Professional
Elwyn NJ
Vineland
10.2004 - 08.2021
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Implemented individualized support plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the supervisory team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate client services effectively.
- Educated clients on life skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for all clients at Elwyn NJ facilities.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to foster positive relationships with clients.
- 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.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- 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.
Education
Cumberland Regional High School
Bridgeton, NJTimeline
Driver
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Elwyn NJ
10.2004 - 08.2021
Cumberland Regional High School