Chinedu Hart
Willingboro,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Woods Services, adept at crisis management and client support. Successfully enhanced client self-sufficiency through skill-building and maintained comprehensive documentation. Known for fostering strong relationships and ensuring dignity in care, while promoting health and safety in challenging environments.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Woods Services
Langhorne, PA
01.2023 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences.
Direct Support Professional
Special People In Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
02.2023 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
Federal University Of Technology
Owerri Nigeria11-2013
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Transportation
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health services
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Special People In Northeast
02.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Support Professional
Woods Services
01.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
Federal University Of Technology