Hafido Awil
Auburn,ME
Summary
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Motivated professional offering [Degree] in public health . Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. 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. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
John Murphy Homes
Auburn, Maine
08.2018 - Current
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- 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.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MESkills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Transportation
- ADL Support
- Care Delivery
- Indirect Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Progress Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Management
- Social Skills Development
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Client Support
- Health Services
- Community Activities
- Medical Records Management
- Care Plan Assessment
- Disability Awareness
- Charting and Documentation
- Report Generation
- Healthcare
- First Aid and Safety
- Quality Program Protocols
- Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Safety Monitoring
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Adaptive Equipment Use
- Nutrition
- Infection Control Procedures
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Recreational Activities
- Patient Education
- Client Transportation
- First-Aid and CPR
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care Assistance
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Patient Assessments
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
Languages
English
Professional
Somali
Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
John Murphy Homes
08.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
University of Southern Maine
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