Carmen Clark
Kansas City
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
Wichita
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
Wichita
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
El Dorado
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Assisted customers with product selection when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
Education
Emporia High School
Emporia, KSSkills
- Behavior management
- Client advocacy
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living support
- Medication reminders
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
09.2024 - 03.2025
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
01.2023 - 12.2023
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2018 - 01.2023
Emporia High School