Alphoncine Fosso
Potomac,MD
Summary
Focused team player ready to serve as mentor and resource to residents. Friendly with talent for building trust with individuals through counseling and advice. Approachable demeanor with strong problem-solving skills to tackle various needs or issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Latter Rain
11.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
Caregiver
ManorCare Nursing Home
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Caregiver
Emeritus Assisted Living
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Yaounde 1
CameroonSecond Level Professor's Diploma - Chemistry And Physics
University Yaounde 1
CameroonDoctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Howard University
Washington, DC09.2026
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07.2024
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD09.2017
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team Building
- Cultural Awareness
- Clerical Support
- Google Workspace
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Certification
CMT, CPR, First Aid, BLS
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Latter Rain
11.2022 - Current
Caregiver
ManorCare Nursing Home
07.2014 - 07.2017
Caregiver
Emeritus Assisted Living
09.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Yaounde 1
Second Level Professor's Diploma - Chemistry And Physics
University Yaounde 1
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Howard University
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Montgomery College