Deaf Education Support Specialist

KENNETH WRIGHT

Los Angeles, CA 805-***-**** (Home) 904-***-**** (Text) *************@*****.***

SKILLS

●Direct support / patient care: hygiene, grooming, feeding, mobility assistance

●Medication self-administration support (trained)

●American Sign Language (ASL) and Japanese Sign Language

●Multilingual communication: English, Japanese (intermediate), Chinese (basic)

●Safe driving and navigation in high-traffic environments

●Client progress documentation and reporting

●Customer service and communication

●First Aid / CPR / AED Certified

EXPERIENCE

Direct Support Professional — ARC 07/2023 – Present

San Diego, CA

●Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

●Assist with hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility

●Support medication self-administration in accordance with training

●Monitor client health and report changes to supervisors

●Encourage independence and participation in daily activities

Food Delivery Driver — DoorDash 12/2019 – Present

Thousand Oaks, CA

●Plan delivery routes for efficiency and drive safely with a clean record

●Perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure reliability

●Communicate with a high volume of customers to resolve delivery issues promptly

Customer Service Driver — Lyft 12/2019 – Present

Los Angeles, CA

●Provide safe, reliable transportation in high-traffic environments

●Assist passengers with vehicle entry/exit and luggage

●Conduct routine vehicle inspections (fuel, oil, tires)

Direct Support Professional — ARC 07/2017 – 01/2023

Simi Valley, CA

●Delivered daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility

●Supported medication routines and monitored client well-being

●Built positive relationships with clients and caregivers

Resident Habilitation Specialist — ARC 12/2010 – 07/2017

Saint Augustine, FL

●Supported individuals in developing independent living skills

●Assisted with meal preparation, housekeeping, and daily errands

●Provided personal care, including hygiene and toileting assistance

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design — University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Associate of Arts in General Studies — Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

CERTIFICATIONS

●First Aid / CPR / AED Certified

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