Grace Ijomoh
Lanham,MD
Summary
Lanham, MD ____________________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Staff
Destiny Group Home
Catonsville, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Teaching life skills individuals such as stress management techniques like taking deep breaths, running, or walking, taking one day at a time, and independence skills like personal grooming
- Maintaining a safe living environment that adheres to state codes and regulations by following a comprehensive risk management plan, keeping a good data management system, and ensuring thorough consent procedures
- Providing transportation to social events, doctors appointments and other activities such as personal shopping
- Maintaining regular paperwork, including fiscal reports, behavioral assessments, medication logs, casework notes, and daily activities log
- Promoting independence while providing necessary support by encouraging individuals to try to comply task by themselves such as self-care, and room cleaning.
Child Caregiver
Linac Health Services
Washington DC
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Cashier
University of Maryland Cafeteria
College Park, MD
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellence
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Education
Bachelor of science -
Prince George’s community college
08.2014
Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Behavioral Guidance
- Care Planning
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Child CPR
- Excellent communication skills
- Light Housekeeping
- Mobile Devices
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
- Social and Academic Development
- Demonstration Abilities
- Client Confidentiality
- Behavioral support
- Safety awareness
- First-aid and CPR
- Meal Preparation
- Personal care assistance
- Community Integration
- Patience and understanding
- Activity Planning
- Transportation Assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Staff
Destiny Group Home
06.2023 - Current
Child Caregiver
Linac Health Services
03.2016 - 01.2019
Cashier
University of Maryland Cafeteria
06.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of science -
Prince George’s community college
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