Abigail B.

I work one on one with an individual in his home to assist with any activities of daily living and provide him with supported community connections as well as help him run his nonprofit, Awesome in Action. Awesome in Action is a disability awareness nonprofit and I accompany him to events and presentations, assist with writing and putting together presentations, brainstorm new projects, and help collect money from fundraisers. I also provide behavioral and emotional support in line with his behavior and medical plans. In the House Manager position I delegate cleaning and maintenance tasks to other DSPs. I do the monthly supply order and ensure that we are using PAR and insurance funds appropriately and that we have enough supplies for the month. Another one of my duties is to ensure PRN medication and prescription medications are filled in a timely manner, and to coordinate between the pharmacy and his doctors to put in refill requests. I am also responsible for ensuring all medical supplies and tubing are changed out in accordance with his protocols, and that all DSPs follow all protocols set forth by Nick's Hope. I also assist with the training of new DSPs.

I work with seniors in their home to allow them to remain as independent as possible and avoid assisted living or nursing homes. I assist with everything from errands, companionship, cooking, cleaning, as well as skilled care.

I worked as a direct service provider to provide community based engagement to our individuals in services. I worked with groups of up to eight individuals or one-on-one with our higher level individuals (SIS level 7). I also worked as a job coach to offer supported employment to our individuals on a one on one basis and allow them to be more independent.

I worked as a pharmacy technician/cashier to stock drugs, fill prescriptions, bill and communicate with insurance companies, and assist with any other needs of the customers. I was also involved in the diabetes education classes the pharmacy would have monthly to educate customers.

I worked as a CNA directly with the patients to assist with any activities of daily living as well as maintain patient charts.