Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Blen Weldmariam

Keystone human services
Lancaster
2
Certifications
9
years of professional experience
Direct Support Professional supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personal care, medication reminders, and daily living assistance. Builds individualized care plans, documents behavior changes, and coordinates community activities that support independence and social engagement. Delivers calm, reliable support while monitoring safety and reporting concerns promptly.

Work History

Direct Support Professional

4 Years 6 Months
Keystone human services | 04.2022 - Current
  • Documented 2 care notes weekly with updates on behaviors, eating habits, and daily support needs.
  • Monitored client observations daily and reported behavior changes to supervisors for timely support.
  • Administer medication according to care plans while following infection control practices and daily directives.
  • Assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and other activities of daily living.
  • Develop individualized care plans and coordinate recreational activities that support engagement and social skills.

Direct support professional

2 Years 8 Months
Friendship Community | 07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Documented 2 client updates daily in progress notes and behavior logs.
  • Supported 3 clients weekly through individualized daily living routines and independence goals.
  • Administered medications and monitored client needs during shifts to support safe, consistent care.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and other daily living tasks to promote independence.
  • Prepared meals, managed laundry, and provided transportation to appointments and community activities.
  • Collaborated on individualized care plans and recorded progress and behavior changes accurately.

Machine Operator

5 Months
Sensible portions | 11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Set up and programmed machines, adjusting vertical and horizontal jaws for optimal performance.
  • Entered labels into the computer and threaded them through the label maker for accurate production.
  • Followed safety rules and GMP standards to support consistent, compliant manufacturing operations.

Education

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Lancaster Carrier Tech | Lancaster, PA | 04-2026
  • Clinical in Lancaster rehab Hospital
  • Clinical in Lancaster Behavioral Hospital
  • Clinical in UPMC Lititz Hospital

Flight attendant trainee

International Air And Hospitality Academy | Vancouver, WA | 09-2018

I have computer skills and machine skills.

Bachelor of Arts - sociology

Hawassa University | Ethiopia | 01-2014

High School - Social Sciences

Assela Comprehensive School | Ethiopia | 01-2008

Skills

Medication administration
Charting documentation
Infection control
Vital signs monitoring
Care plan development
Client records
Patient observation
Behavior support
Mobility assistance
Activities of daily living assistance
Meal preparation
Medication reminders
Community integration support
CPR certification
BLS certification
Wound care
Urinary catheter care
Injection Skill

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Keystone human services
04.2022 - CurrentRead More

Direct support professional

Friendship Community
07.2019 - 03.2022Read More

Machine Operator

Sensible portions
11.2017 - 04.2018Read More

Assela Comprehensive School

High School from Social Sciences
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Hawassa University

Bachelor of Arts from sociology
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International Air And Hospitality Academy

Flight attendant trainee
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Lancaster Carrier Tech

Certificate from Practical Nursing
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Blen Weldmariam