Beatrice Brenya
New Milford,NJ
Summary
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Bergen and Passaic County
04.2014 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Librarian
Ridge Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Enhanced library user satisfaction by developing and implementing user-friendly cataloging systems.
- Maintained welcoming and inclusive library environment, ensuring positive experience for all patrons.
Elementary School Teacher
Roman Catholic Elementary School
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ03-2025
Archives Administration
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana01-2004
Diploma - Education
OLA Teacher Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana01-2000
General Arts
Krobo Girl's High School
Odumase Krobo, Ghana01-1996
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
Accomplishments
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Diploma in Archives Administration
- Teacher Certificate " A"
- High School Diploma
Languages
Twi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Bergen and Passaic County
04.2014 - 02.2024
Librarian
Ridge Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Roman Catholic Elementary School
06.2000 - 06.2004
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jersey College
Archives Administration
University of Ghana
Diploma - Education
OLA Teacher Training College
General Arts
Krobo Girl's High School
Five Year Service Award
April 2019 Recognized for five years of dedicated service
award for people with developmental disabilities.
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