Denisha Lewis
Indianapolis
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Damar, excelling in compassionate caregiving and behavior redirection. Skilled in client documentation and safety monitoring, I foster independence and well-being through tailored care plans and community integration activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients to thrive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Damar
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Daycare Assistant
Tinys Little Daycare
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
Associate Degree - Health Human Service's
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FLSkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Patient management
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Medical records management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Damar
05.2024 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Tinys Little Daycare
03.2024 - Current
Associate Degree - Health Human Service's
Ultimate Medical Academy
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