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Erin Briseno

Staunton

Summary

Dedicated professional with a solid background in community engagement and direct support. Skilled in creating and implementing personalized support strategies that drive client success. Ability to cultivate meaningful connections with clients and families to foster a supportive environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Engagement and Day Support DSP

Sunny Haven Residential Services
Staunton
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with residents and their families.
  • Implemented individualized support plans to meet residents' specific needs.
  • Monitored residents' health and reported any concerns to the team.
  • Coordinated recreational activities in a center based day support program.
  • Coordinated recreational activities in a Community based program and facilitated community inclusion.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Administered medications orally and trained in G-tube feeding.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Residential DSP

Valley Community Services Board
Staunton
02.2005 - 03.2024
  • Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Assisted clients in daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of and assists with the implementation of person centered pans
  • Monitor's Client's towards their personal goals, giving assistance as needed
  • Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure client needs are understood and served
  • Assists with household tasks as needed, such as food preparation and cleaning
  • Works with teammates to ensure a safe, healthy environment within the home
  • Provided individuals with support in community and facilitated community inclusion

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Western State Hospital
Staunton
12.1999 - 02.2005
  • Worked under the direction of licensed nursing staff
  • Provided recovery-oriented direct care to a population in a hospital setting
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment
  • Actively supported and motivated patients to participate in their individualized treatment plans
  • Delivered treatment programs to individuals and groups of individuals who may have serious mental illness, substance abuse, and\or intellectual or developmental disabilities
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene

Education

High School Diploma -

Waynesboro High School
Waynesboro, VA
05-1999

Skills

  • Self-starter
  • multitasking ability
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient computer skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Engagement and Day Support DSP

Sunny Haven Residential Services
04.2024 - 08.2025

Residential DSP

Valley Community Services Board
02.2005 - 03.2024

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Western State Hospital
12.1999 - 02.2005

High School Diploma -

Waynesboro High School
Erin Briseno