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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Summary

Devoted to helping individuals living with mental illnesses adapt to their environments. Provide physical, mental and emotional support to meet the individual's needs. Compassionate and dedicated with observant nature and excellent time management abilities.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Compassionate client care
  • Client documentation
  • Quality program protocols
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Team building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Communications
  • Organization
  • Customer service
  • Administrative support
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team management
  • Relationship development
  • Problem resolution
  • Care plan management
Experience
Direct Support Professional | 09/2019 to Current
Aacres LLC - Kelseyville, CA
  • Documented current patient information, including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
  • Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
  • Maintained calendar of social, recreational and educational events to enhance patient stays.
  • Emotionally supported individuals, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
  • Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members and monitoring individuals
  • Answered office phone calls and emails, answering questions and scheduling appointments with doctors.
Direct Care Provider | 01/2017 to 05/2019
Act1 - Kelseyville, CA
  • Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
  • Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
  • Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
  • Organized personal and professional calendars.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes.
  • Liaised between doctors and patients about care plans, progress and changing health conditions.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
  • Devised and maintained office systems to efficiently deal with paper flow.
Activities Assistant | 12/2016 to 11/2017
Evergreene Health Care - Kelseyville, CA
  • Organized and lead daily activities for groups.
  • Observed participants for signs of physical distress and rendered aid, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care.
  • Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
  • Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
  • Adjusted activity plans to better engage users of differing ability or interest levels.
  • Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.
  • Protected safety of every person enjoying recreational activities, by enforcing disciplined and consistent policies.
  • Organized special trips for residents and accompanied groups throughout each excursion.
  • Used diverse strategies, including one-on-one time and small groups, to engage residents in facility life.
  • Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
  • Upheld positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels.
  • Updated facility schedule and related records.
  • Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Education and Training
Kelseyville High School - Kelseyville, CA
High School Diploma
06/2007
South University - Savannah, GA
Allied Health Science

Was due to graduate Sept. 2012. I took a break due to personal and financial reasons in July or Aug. 2012 and have not finished as of June 2020. Looking for another school that offers the same program, because South University does not currently still offer the associates degree for Allied Health Science.

  • Dean's List Honoree for multiple semesters from 2010-2012 and received an honor cord.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Aacres LLC
  • Act1
  • Evergreene Health Care

School Attended

  • Kelseyville High School
  • South University

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Support Professional
  • Direct Care Provider
  • Activities Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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