JACKSON KARANI
Host Home Provider
Waukee,IA
Summary
Highly experienced professional with background providing direct care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Strengths include excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate, patient demeanor. Talented at monitoring and addressing the needs of individuals for safety, comfort and wellbeing. Commitment to providing quality care through skillful and professional delivery of services. Compassionate professional with experience providing personal care and assistance in home care settings. Skilled in delivering a variety of services including mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, and appointment scheduling. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and their families, while providing quality care. Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Golden Heart Senior Care Des Moines
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in client's health status to case manager.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of client needs in order to adjust care plans accordingly or bring attention to potential issues requiring further evaluation from healthcare providers.
Direct Support Professional
Balance Autism
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills
- Developed positive relationships with clients through trust building activities and by providing emotional support
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written, when interacting with clients, families, and other professionals
- Engaged in crisis intervention techniques when needed in order to de-escalate situations quickly and safely
- Prepared and served food for patients, following special prescribed diets
- Provided transportation to medical and recreational appointments
- Administered medications to patients based upon physician or nurse guidelines
- Supervised and assisted patients during showers and baths
- Responded promptly and positively to client requests for assistance
- Administered medication and tracked treatment plan progress
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- Health and safety requirements
- Computer literacy
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Injury Prevention
- Housekeeping
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Medication Management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Communication Assistance
- Nutrition
DSP/ House Supervisor
Ebenezer Home LLC
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills to ensure smooth running of the household, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating events
- Oversaw day-to-day home operations in compliance with regulations and company standards
- Interacted with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any issues or complaints
- Assisted individuals with activities of daily living to promote functional independence
- Monitored and managed budget for the house and staff, ensuring budget goals were met
- Administered medications and treatments to residents as prescribed by doctor
- Transported clients to appointments, classes, or social activities with facility vehicle
- Performed and assisted with cleaning duties as necessary
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Applications
05.2014
Skills
- Client documentation
- Patient Management
- Care Delivery
- Indirect Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Transportation
- ADL support
- Safety Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Management
- Case Management
- Client Support
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Care plan assessment
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- Health and safety requirements
- Computer literacy
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Injury Prevention
- Housekeeping
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Medication Management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Communication Assistance
- Nutrition
- Medication administration
- Dressing assistance
- Budget tracking
- Appointment scheduling
- Community outing planning
- Client transportation
- Household cleaning
- HIPAA guidelines
- Meal preparation
Certification
- Adult and pediatric first Aid/CPR/AED
- Dependent Adult abuse Mandatory reporter
- Child Abuse Mandatory reporter
- Basic first Aid Tips
- Safety Care
- Medication Manager
Languages
English
French
kinyarwanda
Swahili
Timeline
Direct Support Professional - Golden Heart Senior Care Des Moines
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional - Balance Autism
09.2023 - 01.2024
DSP/ House Supervisor - Ebenezer Home LLC
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Adult and pediatric first Aid/CPR/AED
- Dependent Adult abuse Mandatory reporter
- Child Abuse Mandatory reporter
- Basic first Aid Tips
- Safety Care
- Medication Manager
Utter Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University - Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Applications
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