Dear Sir/Madam
I am a person who is passionate about assisting others, especially those with different types of disabilities. As a very skilled and diligent professional, I would contribute to residents' wellbeing in your program through my service-oriented perspective and hardworking attribute. That is why I am seeking an opportunity to work in your facility.
For the past six years, I have worked with people with developmental and mental disabilities. As a result, I have acquired more knowledge and essential skills to become an effective and competent direct service professional. In past positions, I have carried out my duties related to residents' care virtually with little or no supervision at all. I excel in all areas of care within the scope of a direct service professional position. Besides, I am familiar with typical healthcare activities and compliance aspects. I desire to contribute to your organization's good reputation and performance.
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Yours Sincerely
Shaniq Benson
Career Summary Seasoned professional with six years of experience as a direct service professional and a diverse background in assisting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Experience
Residence Program Specialist September 2018 – June 2020 Duties and responsibilities included: Providing care and ensured individual development and independence of all residents Ensured quality safety and wellbeing of residents Trained residents on daily living activities Helped residents develop social and self-help abilities Prepared different types of reports such as incident and progress reports Responded to crisis events and medical emergencies Ensured that implemented actions prevented abuse Made observation reports on abusive workers according to organizational procedures First aid administration based on observable symptoms and medical history of residents Summoning emergency personnel as needed Applying O PWDD approved Behavior Management guidelines to restrain residents expressing dangerous behavior as a result of an emergency Ensured residents were transported in the organization's vehicles
Residence Program Specialist August 2015 – September 2018 Duties and responsibilities included: Keeping residents safe from harm/hazards Training patients on everyday activities Helped residents develop self-help and social skills Providing care and assistance with individual development and autonomy of residents Establishment and maintenance of a homelike environment in the residence facility Participated in meetings and in-service training as required Responding to crises and medical emergencies, which included making decisions and acting quickly Implementing measures to prevent abuse according to the organization’s procedures Providing first aid to residents Contacting emergency personnel in case of emergencies and implementing OPWDD guidelines on residents with threatening behaviors after emergencies. Ensured residents receive transport services from the agency's vehicles to and from places such as restaurants and physician appointments, among others. Education Bachelors in Psychology 2016 - 2018 Brooklyn College Liberal Arts Degree 2014 - 2015 Kings Borough Community College |
