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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Summary

Committed Healthcare professional bringing 8+ years of proven success in healthcare roles. Dedicated to providing client safety and comfort through continuous focused care. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation with passion for community contribution.

Skills
  • Compassionate client care
  • Healthcare
  • Transportation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Nutrition
  • Community activities
Experience
Direct Support Professional|Looking Upwards Inc. - Middletown, RI|11/2019 - 03/2020
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.
  • Documented current patient information to update daily charts, including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to patients.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Lyft Driver|Self-Employeed - Barrington, RI|12/2017 - 03/2020
  • Offered riders information about local attractions and restaurants.
  • Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
  • Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
  • Handled as many as 10 assignments per hour by planning efficient routes.
  • Managed records by tracking mileage, maintenance and expenses.
  • Offered assistance to disabled passengers and stowed wheelchairs and other equipment correctly.
  • Presented clean and sanitized vehicle to customers for utmost satisfaction.
  • Monitored profitable locations, including nightlife, tourist and business spots, to take advantage of business opportunities.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Rehab Technician|Pate Rehabilitation - Anna, TX|10/2018 - 04/2019
  • Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
  • Frequently checked up on patients and offered patients assistance on using the equipment.
  • Performed operational duties such as answering the phone, copying documents and updating schedule boards.
  • Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
  • Assisted with patient evaluations by obtaining information such as occupational roles, activities of daily living, history, cognition, perception, strength and range of motion.
  • Assisted therapists in carrying out and improving treatment programs to provide optimal patient services.
  • Accomplished clerical tasks, including inventory management, filing, copying and recordkeeping, to keep office operations smooth and efficient.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Director of Rehabilitation|Rehab Synergies - Dallas, TX|07/2017 - 12/2017
  • Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
  • Administered proper oversight of expenses, including overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
  • Formulated individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Conducted annual performance appraisals for therapy staff, conferring with regional director on performance and merit reviews.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
  • Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
  • Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
  • Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
  • Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
  • Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
  • Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Education and Training
Collin College|Plano, TX|01/2013Associate of Science: Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington|Arlington, TXBachelor of Science: Biology
Brown Mackie College - Fort Worth|Hurst, TX|03/2017Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistance
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Looking Upwards Inc.
  • Self-Employeed
  • Pate Rehabilitation
  • Rehab Synergies

School Attended

  • Collin College
  • The University of Texas At Arlington
  • Brown Mackie College - Fort Worth

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Support Professional
  • Lyft Driver
  • Rehab Technician
  • Director of Rehabilitation

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Biology
    Bachelor of Science : Biology
    Associate of Applied Science : Occupational Therapy Assistance

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