Britta Larimer
Abingdon
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable professional capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Committed to contributing to team success by embracing additional responsibilities and fostering collaboration. Eager to leverage skills in a role focused on support and assistance, ensuring team members achieve their goals. Passionate about creating a positive workplace impact through dedication and teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HOMEMAKER
SELF
11.2007 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment, enhancing overall family well-being.
- Organized daily schedules to enhance household efficiency and manage time effectively.
- Developed budgeting plans to optimize household expenses and ensure financial stability.
- Oversaw educational support for children, facilitating learning and academic growth at home along with virtual homeschool.
- Mentored children in life skills, preparing them for independence and responsibility in adulthood.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Abingdon, VA
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Helped to foster positive relationships between clients and community members
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions.
- Documented daily progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Education
DIPLOMA - General Studies
ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL
Abingdon, VA05-2005
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Interpersonal
- Organizational skills
- Personnel
- Friendly and respectful
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Caring and responsible
- Punctual and reliable
Timeline
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2022 - 09.2024
HOMEMAKER
SELF
11.2007 - Current
DIPLOMA - General Studies
ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL