ADESOLA AKINSOLA
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Reliable Graduate of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Programme and current Direct care assistant, enthusiastically pursuing an opportunity to add immediate value to a growing team. A team player committed to delivering quality care. Driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of a healthcare and case management team. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Assistant
Maryland Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
10.2020 - Current
- Assisting mental health patients towards independence and well-being under supervision of charge nurse.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Home Health Aide
Charlestown Erickson Living
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping, and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by the client.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Residential Counselor
Northstar Special Services
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD06.2023
Skills
- Personalized Support
- Personal Care Support
- Ability to Lift
- Charting and Documentation
- Patient Rapport
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Patient Restraint
- Activation Support
- Emergency Situations
- First Aid Certification
- Emotional and Social Support
- Adaptive Equipment
- Client Records Management
- Compassionate Client Care
Affiliations
AFSCME
Certification
- CPR/FIRST AID AED
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reading, cooking, dancing
I enjoy reading, cooking traditional African dishes, and dancing to native kinds music
Languages
English
Timeline
Direct Care Assistant
Maryland Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
10.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Charlestown Erickson Living
04.2019 - 09.2020
Residential Counselor
Northstar Special Services
05.2017 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
The Community College of Baltimore County
- CPR/FIRST AID AED
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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