Ashuanti Bosworth
Springfield
Summary
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Autism learning partners
Holyoke
07.2023 - Current
- Engaged clients in therapeutic play to enhance communication skills.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and goals.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
Direct Support Professional
Pathlight
Springfield
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community outings.
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior or condition.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients during care sessions.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Personal Care Assistant
Stavros
Springfield
03.2013 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with family members to address client needs and preferences.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using assistive mobility devices effectively.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
Education
Diploma of Completion -
Branford Hall Career Institute
Sprinfield,Ma11-2016
High School Diploma -
Highschool of Science And Technology
Springfield, Ma06-2015
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Data collection
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills training
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- ABA techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Report writing
Certification
- healthcare - CPR/AED 9/4/2025-9/4/2027
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Autism learning partners
07.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Pathlight
01.2020 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Stavros
03.2013 - 07.2020
Diploma of Completion -
Branford Hall Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Highschool of Science And Technology