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Compassionate Direct Support Professional with 7 Years Experience

Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Posted:
January 11, 2026

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Modupe Sanusi-Carter

Danville, Indiana *****

+1-646-***-**** - **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with seven years of performance supporting individual populations,Interacts with patients in diverse settings, including community, family, or individual homes and adult care facilities. Administers medications, supports ADLs aligned with care plans and provides companionship to promote overall health and well-being.

Skills

• Housekeeping

• Recording vital signs

• Nutritional meal preparation

• Interpersonal communication

• Clinical documentation and reporting

• Care plan adherence

• Patient transport

• Observe behaviors

Work History

04/2022 to 07/2025 Direct Support Professional

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities – New York, NY Ensure the security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.

Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within the building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring maximum security.

• Assist in the implementation of the resident's treatment plan. Monitor patients during meals, classroom time, bathroom time, and in general areas.

• Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents. Demonstrate therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re- direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.

• Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies. Secure doors, search visitors, operate radio system, issue keys, and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.

Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensure the safety of each patient.

Provide motivational techniques, counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.

Conduct ongoing assessments of clients' training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.

• Advise clients regarding appropriate social behavior.

• Provide a safe environment for the client.

10/2020 to 07/2025 Direct Care Professional

Cerebral Palsy Unlimited – Staten Island, NY

Administered medications and set up reminders for clients in alignment with medication administration records.

• Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans. Assisted with living transitions, supporting independent and assisted living skills and overall community integration.

Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and room care.

• Cooked meals based on nutritional requirements and special diets.

• Maintained safe and clean patient environment.

02/2024 to 06/2024 Supervisor

Eden 11 Program – New York, NY

Supervise and support a team of care support workers to ensure high standards of patient care.

Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Conduct staff training on best practices, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Oversee daily operations, ensuring the needs of residents/patients are met effectively.

Handle incidents, address concerns, and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Maintain accurate records of care services and staff performance. Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and management to enhance care delivery.

11/2019 to 04/2022 Supervisor – Direct Clinical Care Modest Community Service – Staten Island, NY

• Assisted with client personal care needs such as bathing and dressing.

• Administered medications or aided clients with self-administration. Supported patient health and mobility by guiding through a range of motion movements and exercises.

• Observed and reported any changes in client conditions. Held friendly conversations with clients to offer companionship and emotional support.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, running errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.

Wrote reports and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and medication intake.

Assisted with living transitions, supporting independent and assisted living skills and overall community integration.

• Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores. Education

02/1996 High School Diploma

Osun State College of Technology - Osun State

05/1989 GED

Methodist Comprehensive - Ekiti Nigeria

High school diploma GED,USA



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