CHRISTOPHER AKOKOH JR
Lincoln,NE
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Alternative
Lincoln, NE
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Direct Support Professional
Joseph Morgan
Lincoln, NE
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean, well organized space to promote client comfort and safety
- Complete accurate data entries in Therap, to document client activities and behaviors
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by their care plan
- Assisted individuals while they complete their activities for the day
- Transport individuals to medical appointments or other related errands such as a grocery store
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Improved patient daily living through compassionate care.
Direct Support Professional
Integrated Life Choices
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean, well organized space to promote client comfort and safety
- Complete accurate data entries in Therap, to document client activities and behaviors
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by their care plan
- Assisted individuals while they complete their activities for the day
- Transport individuals to medical appointments or other related errands such as a grocery store
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Improved patient daily living through compassionate care.
Cleaning Technician
ServPro
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Loaded vehicles with supplies and equipment needed for the job
- Cleaned houses and businesses with water, fire, and/or mold damage
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment after every shift.
Direct Support Professional
Community Supports Network
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained clean, well organized space to promote client comfort and safety
- Complete accurate data entries in Therap, to document client activities and behaviors
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by their care plan
- Assisted individuals while they complete their activities for the day
- Transport individuals to medical appointments or other related errands such as a grocery store
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Improved patient daily living through compassionate care.
Childcare Provider
NE Department of Health & Human Services
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided an appropriate environment for children ranging in ages from six through thirteen
- Ensure the children’s safety at all times
- Assisted children with homework, tutoring, and communication skills
- Billed and managed three client accounts
- Upheld CPR certification continuously.
Direct Support Professional
Resources for Human Development
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Monitored individual progress to report any necessary changes
- Complete data entries in Therap, to document client activities and behaviors
- Transport clients to medical appointments, and other related errands
- Administered necessary medications as directed by the care plan
- Supervised activities to ensure safety
- Ensure HIPAA Compliance.
Lumber Yard Team Member
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Offering exceptional customer service to differentiate & promote company brand
- Assisted customers by explaining our products, and demonstrating what some items are needed for the customers projects
- Loaded trailers full of products at the end of shifts
- Operated gas and electric forklifts and big joe’s safely
- Organized and searched for customers' special orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Northeast High School
Lincoln, NE05.2013
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Client transportation
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Alternative
12.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Joseph Morgan
07.2022 - 03.2025
Cleaning Technician
ServPro
02.2022 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional
Integrated Life Choices
11.2020 - 08.2022
Direct Support Professional
Community Supports Network
03.2018 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Resources for Human Development
05.2016 - 10.2017
Lumber Yard Team Member
01.2015 - 05.2016
Childcare Provider
NE Department of Health & Human Services
12.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Northeast High School