ADEBOLA ADEREMI
Parkville,Maryland
Summary
Competent DSP with demonstrated success in helping Developmental Disability adults. Proficient in common medical procedures, recreational planning and techniques for promoting patient and staff safety. Discerning, well-organized and respectful of patient needs. Passionate about supporting patients in ADL environments dealing with mental health concerns such as emotional and physical needs. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 20 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Comfort Zone Health Care Service
03.2022 - Current
- Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to three to four patients.
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to three patients
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Nursing Assistant
Royal Minds Rehabilitation Service
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State, Nigeria08.2001
Skills
- Community integration
- Patient Assessments
- Care plan assessment
- Behavioral Management
- State Regulations Knowledge
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Filing and data archiving
- Developmental Disabilities
- ADLs Assistance
- Emotional Support
Certification
- First aid CPR Training - 2022
- Medication Certification Training - 2022
- DDA Certification Training - 2022
- MANDT Training - 2022
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Comfort Zone Health Care Service
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Royal Minds Rehabilitation Service
09.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Olabisi Onabanjo University
- First aid CPR Training - 2022
- Medication Certification Training - 2022
- DDA Certification Training - 2022
- MANDT Training - 2022
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