Festus Marlow
Summary
Outstanding Personal Assistant driven to provide excellent support to busy business professionals with little guidance. Detail-oriented professional capable of performing with high degree of accuracy. Experince Microsoft Package invoicing and multi-tasking.
Reliable Care Provider with 6 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in home environments. Passionate about fostering patient progress through teaching sustainable habits for health and wellbeing. Dedicated to patient safety and wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Miracle Life Path
Drexel Hill , PA
2019.02 - Current
- Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness
- Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, managing safety, behavior and other activities
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Transported client to doctor’s appointments and to complete other related errands
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
Direct Support Professional
Divine Providence
Springfield , PA
2020.11 - 2023.06
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
ABA COUNSELOR
Melmark Inc.
Berwyn , PA
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school
- Administered medications, collected specimens or drew blood to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols
- Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports
- Transported client to doctor’s appointments and to complete other related errands
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Completed data entries in charts and log books to document clients' progress with accuracy
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times
- Administered medications to optimize patient experiences, monitoring reactions to adjust dosages
Direct Care Professional
St Edmonds Home For Children
Bryn Mawr , PA
2015.02 - 2016.08
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans, including shopping for ingredients and cooking dishes
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to t supervisor and documenting information in files
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Managed household inventory and maintenance schedules
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Procurement Management
UNIVERSITY of Sierra Leone
Freetown Skills
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Problem resolution
- Independent worker
- Critical thinker
- Verbal communication
- Stock maintenance
- Behavior redirection
- Case management experience
- Community activities
- Clean driving record
- Report writing
- Fast learning
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Supply procurement
- Excellent communication skills
- Client satisfaction
FOOTBALL, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL
I play soccer as my hobby on my leisure time
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Divine Providence
2020.11 - 2023.06
Direct Support Professional
Miracle Life Path
2019.02 - Current
ABA COUNSELOR
Melmark Inc.
2016.01 - 2019.01
Direct Care Professional
St Edmonds Home For Children
2015.02 - 2016.08
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Procurement Management
UNIVERSITY of Sierra Leone
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