Dwane Davis
Kansas City
Summary
Direct Support Professional with extensive expertise in healthcare support and administrative management, leveraging over 8 years of experience to enhance client well-being and independence. Proficient in legal documentation, medication management, and client care, with a strong focus on fostering a supportive and engaging environment through collaborative care strategies. Dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in client services, aiming to drive meaningful progress in health outcomes.
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Behavioral Health Allies
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate client appointments, ensuring timely and efficient scheduling.
- Administer medication accurately, enhancing client safety.
- Manage client behaviors, fostering a supportive environment.
- Prepare meals, promoting client nutrition and well-being.
- Maintained precise client records and bookkeeping, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial and health documentation.
- Fostered a safe and engaging environment by planning client outings, promoting positive behaviors and social interaction.
- Developed personalized meal plans to align with client dietary needs, supporting overall health and satisfaction.
- Orchestrated multi-faceted care strategies in collaboration with healthcare professionals, achieving noticeable client well-being improvements.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to tailor care plans, resulting in meaningful progress in client health outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, achieving noticeable improvements in client engagement and compliance.
- Led care plans enhancing independence for disabled adults, improving quality of life measurably.
- Implemented dietary schedules, ensuring balanced nutrition and health maintenance.
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation, ensuring timely healthcare access.
- Managed medication distribution, maintaining accuracy and safety in administration.
- Developed activity and medication logs, improving organizational efficiency.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
Lead Direct Support Professional
Center for Development Disabled
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Implemented behavior management techniques, achieving noticeable improvements in client engagement and compliance.
- Led care plans enhancing independence for disabled adults, improving quality of life measurably.
- Implemented dietary schedules, ensuring balanced nutrition and health maintenance.
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation, ensuring timely healthcare access.
- Managed medication distribution, maintaining accuracy and safety in administration.
- Developed activity and medication logs, improving organizational efficiency.
AFM Production Worker
Amazon
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Repaired production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth operations.
- Supported packaging processes, contributing to efficient order fulfillment.
- Collaborated on distribution tasks, enhancing area workflow and productivity.
- Enhanced machine uptime by promptly resolving technical issues, ensuring consistent production flow and minimizing downtime.
- Assisted in packaging operations, contributing to efficient order fulfillment and strengthening team productivity.
- Supported area distribution by accurately organizing materials, leading to smooth logistics and effective resource allocation.
- Provided hands-on support to team members, fostering a cooperative environment and driving collective success.
- Implemented process improvements on the production floor, achieving noticeable gains in operational efficiency.
Childcare Facility Manager
Lots of Love Children
05.2004 - 11.2017
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations, enriching educational activities and community engagement.
- Devised creative learning modules, leading to noticeable gains in child development and engagement.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment, promoting positive interactions and emotional growth among children.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align childcare strategies, ensuring cohesive educational outcomes.
- Monitored curriculum adherence, achieving consistent educational quality and compliance with state regulations.
- Implemented a feedback loop with parents, enhancing program responsiveness and satisfaction through actionable insights.
Education
GED -
Penn Valley Community College
05-1998
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Access
- PowerPoint
- QuickBooks
- Legal Documentation
- Records Management
- TA2000
- SmartDisk
- AWD
- Medication Management
- Client Care
- Bookkeeping
- PCM
- Supervision
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Education
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Behavioral Health Allies
08.2023 - Current
Lead Direct Support Professional
Center for Development Disabled
05.2018 - 07.2023
AFM Production Worker
Amazon
11.2017 - 05.2020
Childcare Facility Manager
Lots of Love Children
05.2004 - 11.2017
GED -
Penn Valley Community College