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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary

Passionate about supporting patients in applied behavior settings dealing with behavioral and mental concerns. offer expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and professional crisis management skills.

Skills
  • Care plan assessment
  • Community integration
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Crisis Management
  • Documentation requirements
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Intervention planning
  • Patient Assessments
  • Needs assessment
  • MS Excel, word
  • Group Dynamics
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Progress assessments
Work History
Direct Support Professional | 07/2020 to Current
The Art Of Living - Ellenwood, GA
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to Autistic adult patients.
  • Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to direct support professional treatment planning.
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support to control patient movements.
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Direct Care Coach | 03/2020 to 06/2020
Well Spring Living - Atlanta, Georgia
  • Scheduled and accompanied participants to medical appointments.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing with participants
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Documented activities and behaviors.
  • Managed schedules and transported individuals to doctor appointment and activities.
  • Prepared healthy foods based on personalized nutrition plans.
  • Arranged and helped with medications according to established schedule.
  • Provided direct support care for 10 participants per week.
  • Conducted comprehensive participants assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
Residential Instructor | 11/2019 to 05/2020
The Learning Tree - Jacksonville, AL
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
  • Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Conducted tours, orientation and educational sessions for residents and families.
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all resident needs.
  • Implemented individualized lesson plans and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held monthly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
Direct Support Professional | 05/2017 to 11/2019
The Arc Of Central Alabama - Birmingham, AL
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to intellectually disabled individuals.
  • Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to direct support professional treatment planning.
  • Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
  • Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
Education
Talladega High School - Talladega, AL | High School Diploma05/2011
Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL | Bachelor of ScienceExpected in 12/2020
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Art Of Living
  • Well Spring Living
  • The Learning Tree
  • The Arc Of Central Alabama

School Attended

  • Talladega High School
  • Jacksonville State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Support Professional
  • Direct Care Coach
  • Residential Instructor

Degrees

  • Talladega High School - Talladega , AL | High School Diploma
    Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville , AL | Bachelor of Science

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