BRUNO ZIMBA NSAMBA
Albany,NY
Summary
Over years of experience working with youths, self confident juvenile counselor providing youth with needed discipline, guidance and direction. Over seeing residents escorts, facility searches and work detail supervisions. With a sound knowledge of juvenile detention procedure and restraining methods.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ALBANY SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
Albany, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Completed daily reports.
- Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
- Worked with therapeutic teams to facilitate counseling and group discussions for juveniles.
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
- Provided emotional and physical support to juveniles in detention facilities.
- Developed relationships with both staff members and inmates in order to provide an open line of communication.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained within the facility at all times.
- Encouraged positive behaviors among detained juveniles through rewards systems.
- Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
Direct Support Professional
Vanderheydenhall
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Education
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY10.2018
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- AED Certification
- Security Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Restraining techniques
- Care Plan Assessment
- Safety Behaviors
- Patient Restraint
- Behavior Redirection
- Health and Safety Requirements
- Client Support
Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- TCI Training Certifications
Timeline
ALBANY SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION
Berkshire Farm Center And Services For Youth
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Vanderheydenhall
06.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
08.2018 - 06.2021
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
03.2018 - 10.2018
Dutchess Community College
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- TCI Training Certifications
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