senior direct support professional resume example with 17 years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Attentive Direct Support Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Skills
Ability to Lift Clients
Attentive to People
Convalescence Support
CPR Certification
Social Perceptiveness
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Progress Tracking
Diet and Nutrition
Needs Assessment
Incapacitation care
Decision Making
Caring Companionship
Sound Judgment
Client Records Management
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Problem Identification
Physical Stamina
Personal Service
First Aid Certification
Client Education
Critical Thinking
Service Documentation
Clear Communication
Bedside Care
Household Cleaning
Relationship Building
Supportive Personality
Care Planning
Mobility Assistance
Wound Care
Schedule Maintenance
Medication Administration
Spreadsheet Tracking
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Meal Planning
Condition Monitoring
Word Processing
Accurate in Following Orders
Safety Compliance
Grocery Shopping
Incontinence Care
Family Member Training
Client Transportation
Laptop and Tablet Operation
Injury Prevention
Walker and Cane Instruction
Emergency Response
Communication Assistance
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Independent Thinking
Work History
Senior Direct Support Professional, 08/2012 - Current Adapt Community Network – Middle Village, NY,
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Guided patients to restroom, [Action] and [Action] to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Supervised household staff.
In-Home Babysitter, 06/2008 - 08/2012 Del Monte Foods – Markesan, WI,
Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Made healthy snacks and meals for [Number] children.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
Shift Manager, 04/2004 - 06/2007 Taco Bell Restaurant – City, STATE,
Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
Assisted management team in developing and creating welcoming atmosphere for crew members to voice complaints.
Trained back-up associates and led crew members in managing operations of storefront.
Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
Recruited and interviewed candidates for management to evaluate readiness and fit for position.
Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2004 - Freeport Senior High School - Freeport, IL, GPA: Status -
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