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Chukwuka Mokogwu

Ontario,California

Summary

Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Center For Behavioral Change Inc and Rhema Care Group, enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through the provision of compassionate care, support, supervision and expert behavioral management. Skilled in crisis management and medication administration, I've significantly reduced challenging behaviors, ensuring client safety and promoting community integration.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Center For Behavioral Change Inc
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Assisted clients with 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.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Documented progress notes to track client achievements, concerns, incidents or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Advocated for clients' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhema Care Group LLC
02.2023 - Current

Responsibilities/Achievement as above.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhema Care Group LLC
02.2023 - 05.2024

Responsibilities/Achievements same as above.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhema Care Group LLC
02.2023 - 04.2024

Responsibilities/Achievements same as above

Education

MBA - Marketing

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ife, Nigeria
11.2000

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
04.1989

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Client documentation
  • Decision-making support
  • Transportation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Client/ADL support
  • Crisis Management
  • Individualized Support Planning
  • Community Integration
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Decision-Making
  • Clear Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Housekeeping
  • Needs Assessment
  • Emergency Response
  • Problem Identification
  • Medication Administration
  • Behavioral Management
  • People Management

Certification

Direct Support Professional (DSP 1)

Direct Support Professional (DSP 2)

ARF Administrator Certification

Residential Service Orientation (RSO)

Timeline

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Center For Behavioral Change Inc
05.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhema Care Group LLC
02.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhema Care Group LLC
02.2023 - 05.2024

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhema Care Group LLC
02.2023 - 04.2024

MBA - Marketing

Obafemi Awolowo University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Lagos
Chukwuka Mokogwu