Amithyst Bosley
Lebanon
Summary
Dynamic Direct Support Professional with Next Step Strategies, skilled in individualized care planning and behavioral monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and emotional support. Adept at facilitating community integration and documenting progress, ensuring clients achieve their personal goals and develop essential life skills.
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Next Step Strategies
Clackamas
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and building relationships.
- Implemented individualized care plans to enhance client well-being.
- Communicated effectively with clients and their families regarding care needs.
- Documented client interactions and progress in accurate records and reports.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Self
Lebanon
05.2014 - Current
- Supported families during labor and delivery with emotional and physical comfort.
- Provided postpartum care to new parents, offering guidance on infant care.
- Assisted with breastfeeding education and support for nursing mothers.
- Developed personalized birth plans in collaboration with expectant families.
- Offered resources for community services, such as lactation consultants and pediatricians.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry or meal preparation around the home.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and client during labor and delivery.
- Monitored mother's health status including signs of depression or anxiety related to postpartum blues.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
Education
West Albany High School
Albany, ORSkills
- Individualized care planning
- Behavioral monitoring
- Client documentation
- Community integration facilitation
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Transportation
- Progress documentation
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Next Step Strategies
11.2024 - Current
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Self
05.2014 - Current
West Albany High School