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Work History
Education
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Janet Amos

Owings Mills,MD

Summary

A compassionate direct support professional known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, personal care assistance, and developing individualized support plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to enhance client satisfaction and well-being.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Gracious Health
Catonsville, MD
10.2023 - Current
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Consulted with the client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Partner with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • I instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.

Direct Support Professional

Destiny Group Home
Catonsville, MD
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompany individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, and reported any changes or concerns to the supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Encourage positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Encourage positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Encourage positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Mediator Health Care Resources
Randallstown, MD
03.2020 - 06.2022

* Assisted Patient with Daily Living Activities Such As: Bathing, Oral hygiene, grooming, exercise, Feeding and Elimination
* Performed Direct Patient Care Aimed at Increasing Comfort, psychosocial and Spiritual well-being by Providing Assistance with Personal Hygiene, Nutrition and Possible Physical Comfort
* Administered Prescribed Oral and Tropical Medications; Manage Wound Care for Pressure Ulcers and Bed Sores under Written Direction of the Physician and as Directed by Home Care Nurse
* Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors
* Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
* Maintained Accurate Records of Patient Care, Condition, Progress and Concerns
* Changed Bed Linens, Washed and Ironed laundry, and Cleaned patient Units.

  • Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
  • Facilitated community outings to promote socialization and independence in daily living skills.
  • Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.

Education

Business Education - College of Education

Federal College of Education
Oyo Town
07-1998

High School Diploma -

Emmanuel College High School
Ibadan
07-1989

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • ADL support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Care Delivery
  • Client documentation
  • Patient Management
  • Charting and documentation
  • Personal care assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Social Skills Development

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Gracious Health
10.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Destiny Group Home
07.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Mediator Health Care Resources
03.2020 - 06.2022

Business Education - College of Education

Federal College of Education

High School Diploma -

Emmanuel College High School
Janet Amos