Cindy Macklin
East Stroudsburg
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Abilities of Northwest Jersey
Washington
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans to meet client needs.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the support team.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to maintain effective communication.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and care techniques.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Direct Support Professional
Access Services
Easton
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans to meet client needs.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to maintain effective communication.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences within the community settings.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Residential Advisor
Delta Community Supports
Raritan
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Train Associates as assigned by supervisor.
- Prepare and monitor staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage is available, as assigned by the supervisor.
- Ensure individuals receive necessary support in daily living activities such personal and health management, communication, self advocacy, realizing personal and education goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance and safety, recreation, home management, financial management and decision making.
- Ensure that individuals receive appropriate medical, dental and counseling services, and maintain documentation of all services.
- Participate in IDT meetings to the extent necessary to develop and sustain an individuals support goals. Complete individuals assessments as required and assist in the development of Individual Habilitation Plans.
- As required by supervisor, schedule and attend staff meetings and required training programs.
- Serve as shift supervisor, as assigned by the supervisor.
- Administer and monitor medication distributed to individuals who need support.
Education
Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts-Concentration in English Literature
Warren County Community College
Washington, NJ12-2004
Liberal Arts - Psychology
Cedar Crest College
AllentownSkills
- Individualized support planning
- Medication administration
- Client progress monitoring
- Health and safety management
- Crisis intervention
- Disability advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Self-care promotion
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Abilities of Northwest Jersey
05.2022 - 10.2025
Direct Support Professional
Access Services
02.2018 - 05.2022
Residential Advisor
Delta Community Supports
05.2017 - 02.2018
Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts-Concentration in English Literature
Warren County Community College
Liberal Arts - Psychology
Cedar Crest College