Kikelomo Osunjaye
Methuen,MA
Summary
Well experienced direct support professional for special needs individuals of all ages.Very patient and passionate to handle a difficult situation with skills. Updating documentation, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and quality controls excellent organization of managing client daily activities,Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Turning Point Inc
Newburyport, Massachusetts
11.2020 - Current
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Update their ISP
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Residential Counselor
Northeast Agency staffing
Lowell, Massachusetts
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
- Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
- Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Supervised self-administration of medications for residents.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Day Program Instructor
Staffing Agency
Tewksbury, MA
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Help the individuals with their daily activities and functioning levels.
- Help them to develop necessary skills
- Teach them how to prepare nutrition meal
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for them
- Take them out so they can interact with others
- Teach them to be self-sufficient.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies such as Applied Behavior Analysis techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Ogun State University
Ogun State08-2008
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Apostles
Oyo State, Nigeria 07-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Daily living support
- Individualized support planning
- State regulations
- Goal setting
- Client transportation
- Positive reinforcement
- Time management
- Active listening
- Client advocacy
- Medication administration
- Behavioral support
- Behavior redirection
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Turning Point Inc
11.2020 - Current
Residential Counselor
Northeast Agency staffing
12.2017 - 12.2021
Day Program Instructor
Staffing Agency
05.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Ogun State University
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Apostles