Cindy Lance
Alton
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at TJ Swift House Inc, skilled in compassionate caregiving and behavior redirection. Successfully implemented individualized care plans, enhancing client independence and well-being. Strong relationship-building abilities foster trust and communication, ensuring effective support and community integration for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
TJ Swift House Inc
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Implemented individualized care plans to enhance client well-being and engagement.
- Monitored behavior and health conditions, reporting changes to appropriate team members.
- Cultivated client relationships to enhance trust and communication.
Education
GED -
MSU West Plains
1997
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Recreational activities
- Crisis management
- Patient management
- Progress documentation
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Transportation assistance
- Self-advocacy training
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Life skills training
- De-escalation techniques
- Self-care promotion
- Report writing
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
TJ Swift House Inc
08.2018 - Current
GED -
MSU West Plains