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Emanuel Opong

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Competent DSP with demonstrated success in helping Developmental Disability adults. Proficient in common medical procedures, recreational planning and techniques for promoting patient and staff safety. Discerning, well-organized and respectful of patient needs. Passionate about supporting patients in ADL environments dealing with mental health concerns such as emotional and physical needs. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 20 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

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Work History

Direct Support Professional

Bancroft
3/21/19 - Current
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to three to four patients.
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
  • Monitored and reported clients' progress
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times
  • Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness
  • Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to three patients
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety

In-Home Childcare Provider

Holy Redeemer Health System
5/10/99 - 12.2018
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation
  • Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods
  • Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
  • Cared for up to six children ranging in age from newborn to school aged.
  • Monitored behavior of [Number] children between 7 and [Number] years of age7

Assistant Teacher

St Therese Home Of New Hope
8/5/93 - 08.1998
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
  • Created individualized reading learning centers to improve program delivery
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans

Nursing Assistant

Franklin Plaza Nursing Home
3/12/91 - 6/19/91
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Community Career Center
Cleveland, OH
02.1997

Skills

  • Community integration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Care plan assessment
  • Behavioral Management
  • State Regulations Knowledge
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Medication Administration
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • First aid CPR Training - 2019
  • Medication Certification Training - 2020
  • C.D.C Certification Training - 2018
  • DODD Training - 2020

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Bancroft
3/21/19 - Current

In-Home Childcare Provider

Holy Redeemer Health System
5/10/99 - 12.2018

Assistant Teacher

St Therese Home Of New Hope
8/5/93 - 08.1998

Nursing Assistant

Franklin Plaza Nursing Home
3/12/91 - 6/19/91

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Community Career Center

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