Direct Support Professional Resume Sample

Peter Lama Direct Support Professional 213 Highland Road, London, EC1 HJK, United Kingdom

peter@gmail.com

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Compassionate Direct Support Worker with over 5 years of experience in providing direct care to patients with disabilities. Proficient in helping patients with personal hygiene, encouraging self-help activities, providing assistance with physical therapies and planning appropriate meals according to each patient’s individual nutritional requirements. A highly approachable individual who has a very pleasant personality and an inherent commitment to help others. Recognized for fostering positive relationships with patients and families.

Professional Experience

IRC Health Solutions

Direct Support professional

(Jun 2013 to Present) 10 Years & 10 Months

Supervised individuals with their Activities of Daily Life Administered daily medications Assisted with day-by-day operations of the residence accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and quality program standards.

Worked to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities Developed and implemented behavioral management care plans

Maintained accurate case management reports Developed and implemented plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration

Unilever

Direct Support Professional

(Feb 2011 to May 2013) 2 Years & 3 Months

Mentored, coached, and emphasized behavioral management to residents with developmental disabilities.

Assisted residents with personal living and daily care activities in their home and community and provided direct supervision to the individuals. Trained in providing medication to residents

Demonstrated the ability to communicate in both verbal and nonverbal (sign-language) formats

British Petroleum

Direct Support Professional

(Apr 2009 to Jan 2011) 1 Year & 9 Months

Assisted developmentally disabled clients with daily responsibilities. Tracked and helped administer prescribed medications. Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.

Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes, administrative paperwork, fiscal reports, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner

Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential

Technical Skills

Meal Planning
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Patient Observation and Evaluation
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Grooming and Personal Hygiene
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Adapted Lifting Equipment Use
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Physical Therapy Assistance
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Therapeutic Positioning
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Nutritional Needs Management
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Medicine Administration
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Feeding Techniques
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Errand Running
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Personal Skills

Education

London School of Economics

MBA (Marketing)

(Aug 2007 to Mar 2009)

London Business School

BS (Business Management)

(Sep 2003 to May 2007)

CATS College

GCE Advanced Level

(Feb 2001 to Jan 2003)

Custom Section

Certification

CPR , BLS and First Aid Certification

Personal

Nationality
United Kingdom
D.O.B
1980-03-12
Marital Status
Married
Driving License
Yes

Languages

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

French

Professional Working Proficiency

Spanish

Elementary Proficiency

Activities & Interests