Compassionate and dedicated care professional with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental, behavioral, and physical challenges in home, clinical, and community settings. Proven ability to implement behavioral intervention plans as a Behavioral Technician, provide essential daily living assistance as a Personal Care Assistant, and deliver person-centered support as a Direct Support Professional. Skilled in crisis de-escalation, data collection, therapeutic communication, and promoting independence. Passionate about improving quality of life through empathy, consistency, and individualized care. Open to learning, sharpening and improving skills, and enhancing my proficiency in the workspace. Efficient in communication between peers and teamwork, understanding when it comes to giving empathy and compassion to others, and having patience. Ability to work in collaboration with others to ensure proficient support between healthcare professionals, client/patient, and coworkers.