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James Nwakwesi

Gresham,OR

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with 6 years of experience providing exceptional client care. Skilled in behavioral support, medication management, and community integration. Proven track record of enhancing client life quality through empathetic and proactive support.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Specialist

Serenity Care Solutions
Portland, OR
7 2021 - 6 2023
  • Conducted 10+ monthly skill-building workshops
  • Improved client satisfaction scores by 20%
  • Coordinated transport for 30+ appointments weekly

Care Assistant

BrightPath Caregiving
Beaverton, OR
7 2019 - 6 2021
  • Provided personalized care to 15 clients
  • Managed medication schedules for 10+ clients
  • Developed weekly meal plans to meet dietary needs

Direct Support Professional

Better Together Adult Foster Home
Portland, OR
02.2023 - 05.2026
  • Assisted 20+ clients with daily living activities
  • Reduced incident reports by 15% through proactive care
  • Facilitated community integration for autistic individuals

Education

Social Work

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
04-2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
05-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Essential And Administration

Ensure Quality Care
Salem, OR
11-2025

Skills

  • Client Care
  • Behavioral Support
  • Medication Management
  • Communication Skills
      • Conflict Resolution
      • Community Integration
      • Time Management
      • Empathy

    Certification

    • Certified Direct Support Professional (CDSP) - National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
    • First Aid and CPR - American Red Cross

    Languages

    American Sign Language
    Intermediate (B1)

    Timeline

    Direct Support Professional

    Better Together Adult Foster Home
    02.2023 - 05.2026

    Bachelor of Science - Psychology

    University of Arizona

    Support Specialist

    Serenity Care Solutions
    7 2021 - 6 2023

    Care Assistant

    BrightPath Caregiving
    7 2019 - 6 2021

    Social Work

    Arizona State University

    Associate of Applied Science - Essential And Administration

    Ensure Quality Care