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K E S T E R P E T E R S

Allentown

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with Four years of performance supporting TBI(Traumatic brain injury) populations. Interacts with patients in diverse settings, including community, family, or individual homes and adult care facilities. Administers medications and supports ADLs aligned with care plans and provides companionship to promote overall health and wellbeing.

Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistance Supervisor

Step By Step, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Direct Support Professional

Universal Rehabilitation Fitness center
03.2017 - 01.2022
  • Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming, and room care.
  • Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans.
  • Supported level of care to enhance patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
  • Transported individuals in personal or company vehicle for community outings or scheduled appointments.
  • Applied and upheld standard precautions and procedures used for infection control.
  • Administered medications and set up reminders for clients in alignment with medication administration record.
  • Provided sensory and social stimulation to program individuals under direction of recreational therapists.
  • Documented care plan changes and other relevant patient data to submit to RN.
  • Followed agency policy and procedures in administering care to clients.
  • Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene.
  • Cooked healthy, balanced meals and snacks to meet the individual client's dietary needs.
  • Maintained safe and clean patient environment
  • Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores.
  • Observed self-administration of medications to adhere to medication regimen.
  • Cleaned and organized living spaces to provide each person with the best environment for health and wellness.
  • Managed the client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments.
  • Cooked meals based on nutritional requirements and special diets.

Sound Engineering Technician

One Dream Sound
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated setup and placement of speakers, amps, and microphones.
  • Operated digital audio consoles providing level control, echo cancellation, and multiple feeds.
  • Handled audio adjustments.
  • Worked with crew members to coordinate production sound strategy.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting project-appropriate equipment and coordinating setup.
  • Used mixing equipment to record sounds.

Stocker

Ankasa NY
05.2011 - 02.2014
  • Replenished new items and restocks to keep displays full for customers.
  • Positioned products on shelves and leveraged promotional displays to improve product visibility.
  • Assisted customers with locating and purchasing items located on sales floor or in storeroom.
  • Used equipment to load and unload heavy items for team members and customers.
  • Unloaded new products, opened containers, and routed products to sales floor or storage locations.
  • Cleaned and organized workstations regularly to avoid misplacing products or causing shipment delays.
  • Completed routine cycle counts to manage product inventory levels.
  • Loaded materials and products into dedicated package processing equipment.
  • Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles regularly to keep store professional and customer-ready.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dora Secondary
05.1998

Skills

  • ADL support
  • Community integration support
  • Light housekeeping
  • Client transportation
  • Cooking and meal preparation
  • Administer medication
  • Deliver exceptional care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Medication administration
  • Clean living spaces
  • Shopping and errands
  • Personal hygiene
  • Companionship
  • Schedule development
  • Staff discipline
  • Task delegation

LANGUAGES

English, Fluent

Timeline

Program Assistance Supervisor

Step By Step, Inc.
06.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Universal Rehabilitation Fitness center
03.2017 - 01.2022

Sound Engineering Technician

One Dream Sound
05.2014 - 01.2017

Stocker

Ankasa NY
05.2011 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

Dora Secondary

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