Bountouraby Samoura
Methuen,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bridgewell
Baltimore Street Lynn, MA
02.2005 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Provide support and assist individuals with skills training in all activities of daily living.
- Create opportunities and provide support to individuals to make decisions in order to develop their skills and foster independence.
- Provide services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
- Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical and financial needs.
- Transport and accompany individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational and other activities outside the program.
- Maintain required documentation according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
- Assist individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
- Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
- Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, MAP, Driver Safety, and PABC if applicable
- Maintain additional mandated certifications and trainings as required by the program.
- Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members and other stakeholders.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05.2017
Skills
- Patient Restraint
- Problem Identification
- Communication Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Attentive to People
- Crisis Management
- Service Documentation
- Community Activities
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bridgewell
02.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
North Shore Community College