Open To Work
Jalesa Harvey
Farmville
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with expertise in personal care, behavior monitoring, and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Helton House
Farmville
12.2022 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines to promote independence.
- 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.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals regarding client needs.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored clients' behavior and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote engagement and improve overall client well-being.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all clients within the facility.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Fellowship Christian High School
Titusville, FL05-2013
Skills
- provide personal care
- Medication management
- care plan execution
- Crisis intervention
- behavior monitoring
- Behavior redirection
- Client management
- Infection control procedures
- First aid and CPR
- Transportation
- problem solving
- Decision-making support
- team collaboration
- Active listening
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Helton House
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
New Fellowship Christian High School