ELIZABETH OPIYO
DSP-BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Respectful DSP- Behavioral Support with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Highly-skilled Behavioral Therapist with 5 years of experience helping clients with debilitating social and emotional issues become efficient at dealing with daily challenges such as stressful work and family situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Cordinator
Rahab Adult Homes LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Sweet Homes Adult Family Home
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored client activity to prevent injuries and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Prepared records of client behavior, health and activities and notified supervisors of significant changes.
- Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
DSP-Behavioral Support
Line Care Staffing
LOS ANGELES
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Cultivated caring, compassionate relationships with patients living with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delays and dementia.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
Hospitality Behavior Support Manager
Bethel House Corp
LOS ANGELES
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided guest assistance and information regarding local attractions and points of interest.
- Streamlined daily operations, including check-in and check-out processes, to increase efficiency, and satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
Program Manager- Enterprise Development
UN FAOSOM
Somalia, Somalia
07.2009 - 09.2018
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Education
No Degree - 75 Hours
Seattle Home Aide Trainers
Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
United States International University (USIU)
12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Education , Home Economics
Kenyatta University
09-1995
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Needs assessment
- Patient education
- Cultural sensitivity
- Policy adherence
- Organizational skills
- Documentation
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved staff welfare complaints which led to productive and motivated team
Affiliations
Climate change initiatives.
Advocate for healthy eating choices.
Certification
- 75Hours.
- NAR
- HCA
- BLS
- Dementia Speciality
- FHS
- CPR/AED
- Continuos Education
- Blood Pathogens
- Orientation and Safety
Education and Training
other
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Care Cordinator
Rahab Adult Homes LLC
09.2024 - Current
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Sweet Homes Adult Family Home
06.2024 - 07.2024
DSP-Behavioral Support
Line Care Staffing
02.2024 - 06.2024
Hospitality Behavior Support Manager
Bethel House Corp
05.2020 - 05.2023
Program Manager- Enterprise Development
UN FAOSOM
07.2009 - 09.2018
No Degree - 75 Hours
Seattle Home Aide Trainers
Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
United States International University (USIU)
Bachelor of Science - Education , Home Economics
Kenyatta University
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