Corin Wood
Rolla,Mo
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Laci's Haven, skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through tailored support plans and effective crisis management. Committed to fostering independence and advocating for clients' rights, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities.
Results-driven support professional prepared for impactful roles in direct care environments. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through tailored support and effective daily management. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and consistent quality outcomes.
Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Laci's Haven
Rolla, MO
02.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Oak Pointe Of Rolla
Rolla, MO
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
Assitant Manager
Breaktime
Jefferson City , MO
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Direct Support Professional
Maplewood Assisted Living
Jefferson City , MO
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
Education
Bachelors - Animal Health & Behavior
Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME06-2026
High School Diploma -
Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO05-2015
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Disability awareness
- Crisis management
- Progress documentation
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- Level 1 Medication Aid Training
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Insulin certification Training
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Laci's Haven
02.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Oak Pointe Of Rolla
05.2022 - 07.2023
Assitant Manager
Breaktime
01.2019 - 02.2023
Direct Support Professional
Maplewood Assisted Living
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelors - Animal Health & Behavior
Unity Environmental University
High School Diploma -
Jefferson City High School
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