EDINA AWURI
703 LONDON SQUARE DR,NY
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at OPWDD, enhancing client independence through compassionate caregiving and effective behavior management. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention, I excel in fostering a safe environment while documenting client progress to ensure optimal care and support. Committed to improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
OPWDD
01.2025 - Current
- 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
CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES
05.2019 - 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.
Education
MICRO CREDENTIAL DSP 1
SUNNY SCHENECATDY
SCHENECTADY NY12-2024
GENERAL ARTS
ODA SECONDARY SCHOOL
ACCRA GHANA04-2004
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Direct patient care
Certification
1. AMAP CERTIFICATION
2. CPR CERTIFICATION
3. SKIP CERTIFICATION
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
OPWDD
01.2025 - Current
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES
05.2019 - Current
MICRO CREDENTIAL DSP 1
SUNNY SCHENECATDY
GENERAL ARTS
ODA SECONDARY SCHOOL
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