Direct Support Professional Resume Example Viaquest Health Services

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Professional Summary

Passionate about supporting individuals in different types of environments dealing with mental health concerns such as behavior. Offer expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Competent DSP with demonstrated success in helping individuals. Proficient in common medical procedures, recreational planning and techniques for promoting patient and staff safety. Discerning, well-organized and respectful of patient needs. Committed Healthcare professional offering 5 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well- versed in behavior and mental health with passion for helping others.

Skills

First aid and safety Medical office administration
Care plan assessment State regulations knowledge
Patient assessments Regulatory compliance
EMR / EHR Infection control and aseptic procedures
Behavioral management Case management
Community integration Indirect patient care
Patient privacy Medical Records Management
Meal planning and preparation Data entry
Charting and clinical documentation Progress documentation
Direct patient care Medication administration
Case management
Data entry
DSP
Documentation
Emotional support
First aid
Infection control
ISP
Regulatory compliance

Medication administration
Meetings
Mental health
Office administration
Patient care
Direct patient
Patient privacy
Progress
Rapport
Safety
Treatment planning
Well-organized
Community integration
Staff Management
Budgeting and financial management
SPSS/STATA/SAS software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
PowerPoint presentations

Work History

08/2017 to CurrentDirect Support ProfessionalViaquest Health Services | Dublin, OHIO

Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviorsand other data relevant to DSP treatment planning Enhanced successful individuals' outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups Ensured safety and well-being of each individuals in alignment with care plan Maintained clean, safe and well-organized individuals' environment Worked with service coordinators patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities Quickly identified problematic changes in individual's behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records Going on ISP meetings to help make sure individuals needs are been met by providers.
Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
Providing personal care assistance.

01/2020 to 05/2020Research AssociateOhio State University | Columbus, Ohio

Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires to obtain study information.
Organized paperwork, including participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with disabilities.

08/2019 to 12/2019Intership Marion Correctional Insitution | Marion , Ohio

01/2017 to 07/2018Program ManagerQuality Support Services | Columbus, OHIO

Ensure that the individuals we serve are receiving quality services and are engaged with the community.
Coordinate and manage all services and supports for the individuals served, including medical appointments, household management, behavior management, financial services, benefits, etc.
Use behavioral health interventions to improve outcomes for individuals served.
Assist in the ongoing development of behavior support strategies and ensuring the implementation of these strategies, including providing training and assessing the effectiveness of the behavior support.
Collaborate with all members of the individuals' service team to ensure great communication and customer service is in place.
Supervise Direct Support Professionals and make sure they are thoroughly trained and providing the best possible services.
Monitor staffing hours to ensure appropriate services are provided and coverage is in place for all shifts.
Provide great customer service to individuals served, families/guardians, the county board, and all members of the service team.
Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.

Education

05/2020Bachelor of Arts | Criminology/ SociologyThe Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio

Coursework in Criminology, sociology and disabilities studies.

Reference

Dr Branda Chaney (Ohio State inside out program with Marion correction facility)

(614)325-2933

Jennie Corne (Viaquest)

(614)772-4311

Issaga Bah

(614)589-2083

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Viaquest Health Services
Ohio State University
Marion Correctional Insitution
Quality Support Services

School Attended

The Ohio State University

Job Titles Held:

Direct Support Professional
Research Associate
Intership
Program Manager

Degrees

05/2020 Bachelor of Arts | Criminology/ Sociology

Direct Support Professional Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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