Alex Okochar
Frisco
Summary
Developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in caregiving environment. Effective at providing support and assistance to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring their well-being and safety. Looking to transition into new field, utilizing these transferrable skills to make positive impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Personnel 2
Denton State Supported Living Center
11.2022 - Current
- Fostered strong working relationships with colleagues through effective teamwork on shared responsibilities within the home setting.
- Ensured timely administration of medications according to prescribed schedules, contributing to overall health maintenance for clients.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering compassionate care that respected individual dignity and autonomy.
- Promoted client independence by teaching life skills and offering opportunities for decisionmaking.
- Reduced behavioral issues through consistent implementation of individualized care plans.
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients with diligent monitoring and attentive care during daily routines.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by maintaining clean homes for clients through routine housekeeping tasks such as laundry or dishwashing services.
- Assisted in developing coping mechanisms for challenging situations among clients using effective behavior management techniques.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized support and assistance in daily living activities.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education And Political Science
University of Ibadan. Nigeria
Oyo State,Ibadan01-2005
Skills
- Respectful attitude
- Patience and empathy
- Compassionate caregiving
- Professional boundaries
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Personnel 2
Denton State Supported Living Center
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education And Political Science
University of Ibadan. Nigeria
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