JOHNSON KWASI SAH
Yonkers
Summary
Direct Support Professional with over two years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Ten years of background in education, systems administration, and leadership roles. Transitioning into nursing with strong clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills, complemented by clinical practicum experience. Expertise in care plan development, patient education, and discharge management, with a focus on behavioral health and patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Richmond Community Services
Yonkers
08.2023 - Current
- Provide compassionate care and daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), implement behavior support plans, and monitor health needs under nursing supervision.
- Document client progress and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
District Director
Youth Employment Agency
10.2017 - 08.2023
- Managed district-level operations of government youth employment programs.
- Supervised staff and coordinated recruitment, onboarding, and training of new beneficiaries.
- Oversaw reporting, community engagement, and performance monitoring of all active modules.
System Administrator
District Education Office, Ghana Education Service
02.2012 - 10.2017
- Managed IT infrastructure for schools across the district (Windows/Linux systems).
- Provided technical support, user training, and security oversight.
- Facilitated district-wide workshops for ICT educators to improve teaching efficacy.
Teacher – Mathematics & ICT
Duadaso No. 2 Presbyterian Junior High School, Ghana Education Service
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Taught Mathematics and ICT to students in Grades 7–9.
- Developed lesson plans, administered assessments, and enhanced student computer literacy.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing (ABSN)
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ08.2025
Master of Science - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
Manipal, India01.2014
Bachelor of Education - Basic Education
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana01.2012
Diploma - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2009
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Techiman Secondary School
Techiman, Ghana01.2004
Skills
- Direct patient care and ADLs
- Staff training and leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Data entry and troubleshooting
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Certified Med Tech
Personal Information
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Richmond Community Services
08.2023 - Current
District Director
Youth Employment Agency
10.2017 - 08.2023
System Administrator
District Education Office, Ghana Education Service
02.2012 - 10.2017
Teacher – Mathematics & ICT
Duadaso No. 2 Presbyterian Junior High School, Ghana Education Service
09.2009 - 02.2012
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing (ABSN)
Thomas Edison State University
Master of Science - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Education - Basic Education
University of Education
Diploma - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Techiman Secondary School
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