Alexander Sowry
Dublin,OH
Summary
Highly motivated, caring individual who wants to make a difference. Uses professionalism, expertise, and 12 years experience in healthcare to provide excellent service to consumers and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Housing
Ability Matters
Dublin, Ohio
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for direct support staff and house leads.
- Provided guidance to direct support providers in the performance of their job duties.
- Contributed to case reviews of consumer status and progress.
- Consulted with consumer care team to continually update care plans.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and deadlines.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff as necessary.
- Collaborated with others to create new training documents.
- Updated goals in the digital reporting system to include current span goals for consumers.
- Monitored and trained new House Leads on duties and responsibilities.
House Manager
Ability Matters
Dublin, Ohio
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Tracked staff timecards, goal reporting, and compliance items.
- Tracked and ensured completion of consumer's behavior data, MAR documents, and ancillary documentation.
- Performed IST trainings for new staff, became a delegated trainer.
- Monitored service provider performance to ensure quality of services delivered.
- Scheduled and supervised staff for health related and cleaning tasks.
- Performed safety checks/drills at the house to ensure fire/tornado safety.
- Facilitated and attended meetings both in person and via videoconference.
- Worked a minimum 45 hours a week as a DSP.
- Worked emergency shifts, when necessary and able.
Direct Support Provider
Ability Matters
Dublin, OH
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained required certifications/compliance information
- Developed a rapport with consumers for facilitating communication between myself, and others in the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with health related tasks, passed medications.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments, social events, grocery shopping, and leisure activities.
Direct Support Provider
PDP - Franklin County
Columbus, OH
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Direct Support Provider
Havar Inc.
Athens, OH
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Provided personal care assistance to individuals with disabilities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted in daily living activities, including meal preparation and housekeeping.
- Monitored and assisted individuals with medication administration.
- Participated in recreational activities with consumers to improve social skills.
- Collaborated with team members to develop programs that meet the needs of each consumer.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Beaver, OH05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OHSkills
- Disciplined and punctual
- Great communication skills
- Familiar with medical setting and terminology
- Staff/Supervisor/Manager Training
- Activities scheduling
- BCT/AIT training through Army National Guard
Timeline
Assistant Director of Housing
Ability Matters
10.2023 - Current
House Manager
Ability Matters
04.2019 - 10.2023
Direct Support Provider
Ability Matters
07.2018 - 04.2019
Direct Support Provider
PDP - Franklin County
01.2018 - 08.2018
Direct Support Provider
Havar Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Shawnee State University