KAREN MCKAY
NORCROSS, GA *****
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Disabled Army Veteran seeking Email a part-· LinkedIn time position Profile as · Twitter/a DSP, Mental Blog/Portfolio Tech. Assisting individuals challenged with mental illness, autism or living in a group home. I have leadership abilities to keep a team spirit and get the job done.
EXPERIENCE
09/2024-06/2024
YOUTH MENTOR, BRIGHTSTONE TRANSITIONS
Assisted young individuals with coping and learning life skills, such as problem solving and self - control in a crisis. Supervised house cleaning, prepared meals and assisted youths on preparing meals. Transported to and from medicals and recreational activities. Documentation of behaviors and progress. Medication reminders.
06/2023-06/2024
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP), STAR CHOICES
Assisted elderly women and young men with autism in activities of daily living. Prepared meals, assisted with daily showers, lite house cleaning. Transported to and from medical and recreational activities. Document behaviors and areas of need for care. Provided companionship to the elderly residents. Administered medication
01/2020-03/2022
RESIDENTIAL CARE PROFESSIONAL (RCP), VIEW POINT HEALTH Supervised a group home of 12 formerly incarcerated men. Supervised chores in the group home, administered medication and snacks. Provided one and one counseling for at risk individuals, stayed alert to suicide watch or harmful behaviors. Prepared meals and encouraged proper hygiene. Documented daily behaviors. 05/2018-01/2019
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL (DSP), GENTILITY CARE
Assisted bed-ridden autistic females in home care, such as baths and prepare meals. Transported to medicals, daily documented behaviors and areas needed for care. 1993-2001
MEDICAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST, CORPORAL, US ARMY
Ordered, shipped, destroyed and distributed medical supplies. Received An Army Achievement Medal and a Good Conduct Medial, 1996 2
EDUCATION
2002-2008
BACHELORS DEGREE- HUMAN SERVICES
EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY
Social work history, play therapy for children and counseling GPA 3.0
1999-2002
ASSOCIATES –HUMAN SERVICES,
EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY
Social work history and human services care.
GPA 2.68
2018-2018
NURSES AID-CERTIFICATE
WOODRUFF MEDICAL SCHOOL
Patient care and vital signs
GPA 4.0
SKILLS
Knowledgable about human behaviors
Observation of clients
Good at team relationships
punctual