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Alexander E. Mensah

Pittsfield,MA

Summary

Caring Residential Support Worker knowledgeable about providing behavioral support, assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Empathetic Care Worker with experience in providing guidance and encouragement to the individuals that I serve through physical and emotional support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Support Worker

Berkshire County Arc Inc.
04.2013 - Current
  • Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
  • Provided counseling and crisis intervention services.
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Youth Development Professional

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
06.2011 - Current
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
  • Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
  • Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
  • Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
  • Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Senior High School
Takoradi, Ghana
06.1997

Skills

  • Mobility Support
  • Bed Checks
  • Building Rounds
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Daily Logs
  • Computer Literacy
  • Direct Care

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR Certified

Timeline

Residential Support Worker

Berkshire County Arc Inc.
04.2013 - Current

Youth Development Professional

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
06.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Senior High School

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