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Margaret Agbo

Los Angeles,California

Summary

Experienced Professional with over 8 years of extensive experience in providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities in crisis homes, Level 1 to Level 4i homes in ARF, Group homes, and even nursing homes. Expert in designing programs that not only meet the needs and services of individuals but also strive to maintain and improve the quality of care and quality of life of individuals under care. Hard worker with excellent leadership skills and a passion for helping others.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Robsag Inc, Crisis Home
01.2022 - Current



• Providing support to individuals receiving services including: assisting with daily activities such as assisting with medications as prescribed by doctors, planned and prepared meals and personal care.

• handle confidential and sensitive situations and documents in a professional manner.

• Updating clients files with current vitals, behavior logs and related data.

• Planned, prepared meals and assisting clients with tasks to support healthy nutrition.

• Supporting daily hygiene needs of residents by assisting with bathing. dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

• Transporting clients to and from medical appointment, community outing, and day program with safety and efficiency.

• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on community outings.

• Monitoring and Maintaining frequent supervision of residents around the facility.


Robsag Inc, Zook Crisis Home
Contact Person: Lavatha Oliver +19095762012

Position: Administrator


Direct Support Professional

Shine Inc
01.2021 - Current




  • Promoted a positive environment for clients through compassionate direct support and effective behavior management techniques.
  • Light housekeeping.
  • Assist in passing medications according to prescribed schedules and documenting accordingly.


  • WCAY - Los Angeles CA
  • contact Person: Arlicia Dodd +3237187718 Position: Administrator

Classroom Teacher

Anna Bing Children's Centre
12.2022 - 12.2023




  • Assist in nurturing and creating stimulating environments (indoor and outdoor experiences) that promote learning and development for children.
  • Supervise children to ensure children are safe at all times.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom at all times.
  • Assist children with their daily living activities like eating, sleeping, changing diapers or clothes.
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure open communication and involvement in their child's education
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Manage classroom behavior and promote positive social interactions among children.
  • complete children’s assessments sheet.
  • Anna Bing Children's Centre Los Angeles
    contact Person: James Goodrich +8182318896
    Position: Director

Nurse Assistant

ROYAL COMFORT CARE
02.2020 - 02.2023


Activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, grooming, dining, recreational activities, and outings.

  • measure a patient’s blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and then record their findings and report them to a supervisor to determine whether action is necessary.
  • move patients into beds and wheelchairs and also repositioning patients for comfort and prevention of bedsores.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • provide compassion and comfort.
  • Royal comfort care
  • contact Person: Lance +2135363738

Position: Administrator



Lead Direct Support Professional

MONTEREY PARK HOME
08.2021 - 09.2022



  • Providing support with mobility, transfers, and positioning.
  • Encourage participation in recreational activities and community outings.
  • Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
  • Assist in passing medications according to prescribed schedules and documenting accordingly.
  • Report concerns or observations to healthcare professionals or supervisors.
  • Help clients with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
  • Offer emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitor for signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and report concerns promptly.
  • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and HIPAA regulation

Nursing Assistant

Long Beach Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 10.2019



  • Providing personal care for the residents under the supervision of a licensed and/or registered nurse.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in residents' condition or environment immediately to the nurse supervisor.
  • Recorded residents temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or weight as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted residents with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Offers support for clients' mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Via Aphacare Inc staffing Agency
  • Long Beach Healthcare Center
    contact Person: + 14805597925
    Position: Administrator

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

WCAY
10.2016 - 03.2019



  • Encourage participation in recreational activities and community outings.
  • Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
  • Assist in passing medications according to prescribed schedules and documenting accordingly.
  • Report concerns or observations to healthcare professionals or supervisors.
  • Help clients with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
  • Offer emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitor for signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and report concerns promptly.
  • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and HIPAA regulation.
  • Via Fox staffing Agency
  • WCAY Home
    contact Person: Patricia Olowa
    Position: AST. Administrator

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood And Primary Education

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States

GED -

Foothill College
Los Altos, United States

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria Nigeria

Skills

  • Leadership and supervision of support staff
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team building
  • Active Listening and Attention to detail
  • MS Office
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Teamwork
  • Data management
  • Training & Development

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Adult Residential Administrator Certificate
  • Group Home Administrator Certificate
  • Direct Support Professional Certificate DSP 1&2
  • Registered Behavior Technician certificate
  • Adult Care Component 1 /Orientation
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • CPI Certificate

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Anna Bing Children's Centre
12.2022 - 12.2023

Direct Support Professional

Robsag Inc, Crisis Home
01.2022 - Current

Lead Direct Support Professional

MONTEREY PARK HOME
08.2021 - 09.2022

Direct Support Professional

Shine Inc
01.2021 - Current

Nurse Assistant

ROYAL COMFORT CARE
02.2020 - 02.2023

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

WCAY
10.2016 - 03.2019

Nursing Assistant

Long Beach Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 10.2019

Master of Arts - Early Childhood And Primary Education

California State University, Los Angeles

GED -

Foothill College

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Ahmadu Bello University
Margaret Agbo