Kimya Baskerville
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with Easter Seals Arc Northeast Indiana, skilled in client advocacy and medication management. Successfully fostered communication and self-expression for disabled individuals, enhancing their independence and safety. Proven ability to document progress effectively while providing compassionate personal care and support in daily living activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals Arc Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne
09.2016 - Current
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN05-2015
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN05-2012
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Medication management
- Personal care assistance
- Safety monitoring
- Progress documentation
- Communication techniques
- Daily living skills
- Bathing assistance
- Daily living support
- Client support
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals Arc Northeast Indiana
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Institute of Technology
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