Direct Support Professional
Anne Carlsen Center
701 3rd Street NW, Jamestown, ND 58401
2024 - 2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behavior and reporting findings to supervisors.
- Facilitated social interaction among clients through organized group activities and community engagement efforts.
- Provided emotional support, fostering a positive environment that encourages self-expression and resilience.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and services within the community.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.