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Breana Bell King

Rolling Meadows

Summary

Diligent Direct Support Professional with solid background in providing support and guidance to residents in various settings. Successfully facilitated conflict resolution and created safe and nurturing environment. Demonstrated effective communication and crisis intervention skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Counselor

Clearbrook
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
  • Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
  • Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.

Direct Support Professional

Association For Individual Development
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.

Direct Support Professional

Little City Foundation
08.2017 - 08.2022
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
  • Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dundee Crown High School
Carpentersville, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Client advocacy
  • Boundaries establishment
  • Supply replenishment
  • Client transportation
  • Safety management
  • Residential care
  • Behavioral intervention plans
  • Emotional support
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Residential Counselor

Clearbrook
01.2023 - 05.2025

Direct Support Professional

Association For Individual Development
08.2022 - 01.2023

Direct Support Professional

Little City Foundation
08.2017 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Dundee Crown High School

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