Folake Odusanya
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Independent living coach , working with people with disability skilled in effective communication and safety awareness. Successfully created engaging activities that enhanced client performance and fostered collaboration. Committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their goals through innovative team-building exercises and tailored support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Staff
National Centre for Institution and Alternatives
03.2023 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted clients with Activities daily living tasks.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices within the field.
- Provided transportation assistance as needed, enabling clients to access appointments, resources, or recreational activities safely.
- Guided clients in building essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self-care routines.
Independent Living Coach
The League for People with Disabilities
10.2021 - Current
- Created and implemented new activities to increase team performance of the clients
- Provided guidance and support to clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving success
- Developed team building exercises to promote unity and collaboration
- Utilized effective communication strategies to build trust with clients and stakeholders
- Developed regular activity schedule to provide individual and team development
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MaryT Inc
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
B.Sc. Geography - Geography
Obalerni Awolowo University
Osun State,Nigeria05.2006
High School Diploma -
Hopebay College
Lagos,Nigeria06-1998
Skills
- Clear Communication Skills
- Workplace Safety Awareness
- Task delegation
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Behavioral support
- Community integration
- Activity planning
- Direct patient care
Certification
*CMT
*First Aid and CPR
*MandT
Timeline
Direct Support Staff
National Centre for Institution and Alternatives
03.2023 - Current
Independent Living Coach
The League for People with Disabilities
10.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MaryT Inc
10.2020 - 06.2022
B.Sc. Geography - Geography
Obalerni Awolowo University
High School Diploma -
Hopebay College
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