Adedoyin Amusa
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMT/Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Innovative Life Solutions
Silver Spring , MD
02.2019 - Current
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Direct Support Professional/Autism Support Assistant
Private Care
Ft. Washington , MD
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
Certified Medication Technician
FirstLight HomeCare
Falls Church , VA
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies
Direct Support Professional
Global Hands Inc
Odenton , MD
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Lagos State University
Lagos , Nigeria03.2013
BBA - Insurance
The Polytechnic Of Ibadan
Ibadan01.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing Technician
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MDSkills
- Strong Presentation skills
- Highly organized, dependable and self-motivated Also, independent judgment and decision making
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Performs well under pressure both independently and as a team player
- Planning and Development
- Advanced computer skills including a heightened proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Use of Hoyer lift
- Use of Nu-Step/ Gay belt
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Sterile Processing Technician Provisional Certificate
- DDS
Timeline
Direct Support Professional/Autism Support Assistant
Private Care
02.2019 - 03.2020
CMT/Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Innovative Life Solutions
02.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Global Hands Inc
10.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Medication Technician
FirstLight HomeCare
05.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Lagos State University
BBA - Insurance
The Polytechnic Of Ibadan
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing Technician
Frederick Community College
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Sterile Processing Technician Provisional Certificate
- DDS
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