Alzado Blackwell
Salisbury
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Bayada Home Health and Easter Seals. I enhanced client independence through my compassionate caregiving and effective goal setting. I am skilled in behavior redirection and time management, as well as I improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities by helping with hygiene, meal prepping, and placing clients in social settings to help with social skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bayada Home Health
03.2011 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with behavior redirection.
- Assisted those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their independence and well-being.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals, NC
02.2006 - 03.2011
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Education
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Southeastern College
Charlotte, NC05-2009
Skills
- Time management
- CPR Certified
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Decision-making support
- Goal setting
- Social skills development
- Client transportation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bayada Home Health
03.2011 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals, NC
02.2006 - 03.2011
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Southeastern College
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