Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at specializing in medication administration and client advocacy. Demonstrated ability to enhance client independence and well-being through tailored care plans and effective behavior monitoring. Focused on promoting positive social interactions and ensuring safety in daily activities. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
D & S Community Services (Sevita)
Danville
05.2022 - Current
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Administered first aid as necessary when injuries occurred.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation.
Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
Performed daily food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meats or making sauces.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Followed proper food-handling procedures when storing or preparing items.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Prepared special trays such as tube feeding trays, diabetic trays, renal trays according to established procedures.
Welcomed customers to property and offered immediate assistance with needs.
Performed bookkeeping activities to balance accounts and conduct nightly audits.
Direct Support Professional
Family Ties, INC
Danville
08.2021 - 05.2022
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Administered first aid as necessary when injuries occurred.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation.
Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
Performed daily food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meats or making sauces.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Followed proper food-handling procedures when storing or preparing items.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Prepared special trays such as tube feeding trays, diabetic trays, renal trays according to established procedures.
Welcomed customers to property and offered immediate assistance with needs.
Performed bookkeeping activities to balance accounts and conduct nightly audits.
Private Caregiver
No Employer (Volunteer)
Crab Orchard
07.2019 - 08.2021
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Conducted regular safety assessments of homes in order to identify any potential hazards that could cause harm.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Direct Support Professional
Advocate Homes
Danville
05.2012 - 07.2019
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Administered first aid as necessary when injuries occurred.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation.
Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
Performed daily food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meats or making sauces.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Followed proper food-handling procedures when storing or preparing items.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Prepared special trays such as tube feeding trays, diabetic trays, renal trays according to established procedures.
Welcomed customers to property and offered immediate assistance with needs.
Performed bookkeeping activities to balance accounts and conduct nightly audits.
Assistant
Kidwell's Coner
Crab Orchard
05.2009 - 05.2012
Maintained a clean work environment to ensure safety standards were met at all times.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of inventory.
Escorted customers to appropriate aisles or shelves to assist with purchasing decisions.
Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
Conducted regular cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
Operated cash register to process customer purchases accurately and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
Assisted with bagging groceries and offering carry-out service to customers as needed.
Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Handled daily banking activities such as counting currency, coin, and checks received from customers.
set up store for opening and arranged store for closing as necessary
SRNA
Thompson Hood Veterans Center
Wilmore
04.2006 - 04.2009
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.