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
PeterLama
Direct Support Professional
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 June 2013 to Present 13 years & 1 month
Unilever
Direct Support Professional February 2011 to May 2013 2 years & 4 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
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 April 2009 to January 2011 1 year & 10 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
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
Education
London School of Economics
MBA (Marketing) (August 2007 to March 2009)
London Business School
BS (Business Management) (September 2003 to May 2007)
CATS College
GCE Advanced Level (February 2001 to January 2003)
Personal Skills
Devoted
Goal Oriented
Innovative
Technical Skills
- Adapted Lifting Equipment Use
- Physical Therapy Assistance
- Medicine Administration
- Meal Planning
- Therapeutic Positioning
- Grooming and Personal Hygiene
- Errand Running
- Patient Observation and Evaluation
- Nutritional Needs Management
- Feeding Techniques
Personal
Nationality
United KingdomHome Address
213 Highland Road, London, EC1 HJK, United KingdomRelocation
YesFreelance Available
YesDate of Birth
1980-03-12Gender
MaleDriving License
YesMarital Status
MarriedLanguages
English (UK)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyFrench
Professional Working ProficiencySpanish
Elementary ProficiencyActivities & Interests
Pool
Meet People
Ski
Taking Bath
Gardening
Cycling
