Derrick Yeboah
Denton,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Direct Support Professional
Educare Community Living
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Perform First Aid CPR as needed when there's an emergency.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Methodist University College Ghana
Accra, Ghana10.2020
High School Diploma -
Ghanata Senior High School
Dodowa, Ghana11.2015
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Med Driving
- Patient Assessments
- Community integration
- First Aid CPR AED
- Behavioral Management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Rehabilitation
- Emotional Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
04.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Educare Community Living
02.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Methodist University College Ghana
High School Diploma -
Ghanata Senior High School