Kelsey Winkle
Christiansburg
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills, excelling in relationship building, and effective communication. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote personal growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Connection Support Services
Woodlawn
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- 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.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Direct Support Professional
Strengthening Our System
Floyd
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Floyd Country High School
Floyd, VA05-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Personnel engagement
- Flexible work arrangements
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Progress documentation
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management abilities
- Effective communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Connection Support Services
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Strengthening Our System
01.2021 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
New River Community College
High School Diploma -
Floyd Country High School