Sep 03, 2026

Aliciia Kay Richards

  • Caregiver / Personal Care Attendant / Direct Support Professional
  • Montrose, Colorado
Full time Meal Prep Homemaking/Cleaning Personal Care

Personal Summary

I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with 3 years of professional experience providing direct care to adults with developmental disabilities in a group-home setting. I am experienced in hands-on personal care, mobility assistance, medication support, meal preparation, household responsibilities, and providing companionship and emotional support. I am comfortable working independently and providing respectful, patient care while helping individuals maintain as much independence and dignity as possible. I am dedicated to creating a safe, clean, supportive, and comfortable environment for the people in my care.

Skills

  • Personal Care
  • Bathing & showering
  • Dressing & grooming
  • Toileting
  • Feeding assistance
  • Personal hygiene
  • Mobility & Safety
  • Transfers
  • Wheelchair assistance
  • Positioning
  • Mobility support
  • Safety awareness
  • Daily Living
  • Meal preparation
  • Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Daily routines
  • Medication assistance
  • Support
  • Companionship
  • Emotional support
  • Behavioral support
  • Encouraging independence
  • Patient, respectful communication

Licenses and certifications

Awards and achievements

Work Experience

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
Community Options — Group Home

Provided direct, hands-on care and daily support to adults with developmental disabilities. Assisted with bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Assisted with feeding and meal-related needs. Prepared meals according to individual needs and routines. Assisted with medication-related responsibilities as directed by the individual's care plan and employer. Provided mobility assistance, transfers, positioning, and wheelchair assistance. Helped individuals participate in daily activities and maintain their routines. Provided companionship, encouragement, and emotional support. Assisted with behavioral and emotional needs using patience and respectful communication. Performed household duties including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and organized living environment. Supported individuals in developing and maintaining independence with daily activities. Worked both independently and as part of a caregiving team. Maintained the privacy, dignity, safety, and personal preferences of individuals receiving care.