SEARCH

Direct Support Professional Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
G
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Summary

Ambitious student pursuing Early Childhood Education degree and eager to contribute developed knowledge in Teacher Assistant role. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management in Early Childhood Development settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Skills
  • Compassionate client care
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Behavior redirection
  • Care plan management
  • Client documentation
  • Community activities
  • Relationship Development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Communications
  • Problem Resolution
  • Team Building
  • Organization
  • Supervision
Experience
Direct Support Professional
Greensboro, NCRHA Health Services/Jan 2020 to Current
  • Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to [Type] patients.
  • Administered medications, collected specimens or drew blood to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
  • Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
  • Documented current patient information to update supervising [Job title]s, including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
  • Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
  • Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Administered medications to optimize patient experiences, monitoring reactions to adjust dosages.
  • Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, managing safety, behavior and other activities.
  • Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
  • Emotionally supported [Type] patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
  • Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in [Type] actions and monitoring patients.
  • Maintained calendar of social, recreational and educational events to enhance patient stays.
Cashier
Reidsville, NCMcDonald's/Sep 2013 to Jan 2016
  • Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Received payments for Food Items and issued receipts reflecting zero balances or additional payments required to bring accounts current.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Daycare Teacher
Reidsville, NCLelia's Tender Care/Nov 1998 to May 2008
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, timeout, talk and parent check-in.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Created infant area, toddler area and preschool area of play within daycare area.
  • Led reading classes for preschool-aged children to build foundational knowledge.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Employed variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
  • Identified early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and brought problems to parents' attention.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
  • Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
  • Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
  • Offered stimulating curriculum accommodating all learning styles.
Education and Training
Associate of ArtsRockingham Community CollegeMay 2018Wentworth, NC
Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood EducationRockingham Community CollegeExpected in May 2020Wentworth, NC
High School DiplomaRockingham County High SchoolJun 1997Wentworth, NC
Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • RHA Health Services
  • McDonald's
  • Lelia's Tender Care

School Attended

  • Rockingham Community College
  • Rockingham County High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Support Professional
  • Cashier
  • Daycare Teacher

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts
    Associate of Applied Science : Early Childhood Education
    High School Diploma

Similar Resumes

View All
Direct-Support-Professional-(DSP)-resume-sample

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Moore Center

Litchfield, New Hampshire