Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Assistant
Chesterfield Employment Services
Chesterfield
01.2023 - Current
Coach individuals with intellectual disabilities on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
Conducted individualized assessments of client abilities, interests, and needs.
Participated in training sessions related to job coaching best practices.
Monitored clients' job performance and progression, offering ongoing support and guidance.
Delivered training using multiple methods to reach diverse learning styles.
Domumentation
Direct Support Professional
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Richmond
04.2022 - 11.2022
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Customer Service Representative
ANTHEM Health Services
Richmond
10.2021 - 01.2022
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Direct Support Professional
Grafton School
Midlothian
11.2017 - 09.2019
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Direct Support Professional
J & D Residential Services
Richmond
04.2016 - 07.2017
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Functions include assessment, job site training, quality checking work to contract standards, documentation in an electronic health record system, monitoring and support.
Customer Service Representative
General Dynamics
Chester
10.2015 - 02.2016
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Gathered information, assessed and fulfilled callers' needs and educated on important policies and procedures.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.