Danyel Doolittle
Pierre
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Vista Care, enhancing client independence through individualized support strategies and effective social skills training. Skilled in documentation accuracy and team collaboration, I foster positive relationships while ensuring compliance with care standards, driving impactful outcomes in client development and well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Vista Care
07.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through structured activities and community engagement initiatives.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored support strategies that addressed individual needs and goals.
Disabilities Transistions Assistant
Oahe Child Development Center
02.2015 - 05.2024
- Supported daily operations by coordinating schedules and managing communication among staff and families.
- Assisted in the development of educational programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and child development standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff, enhancing onboarding processes and promoting best practices in childcare.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess children's needs and implement tailored developmental plans effectively.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in service delivery outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
Education
Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDSkills
- Client support
- Care plan development
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Social skills training
- Behavior management
- Compliance adherence
- Individualized support strategies
- Relationship building
- Developmental assessment
- Childcare standards alignment
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Social skills development
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
Certification
Chuld Development Associate Accreditation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Vista Care
07.2023 - Current
Disabilities Transistions Assistant
Oahe Child Development Center
02.2015 - 05.2024
Nursing
University of South Dakota