Joshua Orango
Kent
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at DSHS: SOLA, excelling in medication administration and safety management. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care and active engagement in daily activities. Strong record-keeping skills and a commitment to fostering independence and dignity in clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
DSHS : SOLA (PIERCE EAST).
Tacoma
01.2024 - Current
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Caregiver Attendant
JG1 adult family home
Auburn
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using appropriate interventions.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Recorded patient information such as condition, diet and progress reports.
- Assisted physical therapists in providing exercise programs tailored to individual needs.
Caregiver Attendant
New dawn adult family home
Lake Stevens
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Caregiver
Rose of Sharon adult family home
Lynwood
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Moi University
Eldoret,kenya12-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Emergency response
- Care plan implementation
- Record keeping
- Client transportation
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- 75 hrs
- CPR
- Blood phatogens
- food handlers
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
DSHS : SOLA (PIERCE EAST).
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver Attendant
JG1 adult family home
07.2023 - 12.2024
Caregiver Attendant
New dawn adult family home
09.2022 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Rose of Sharon adult family home
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Moi University