Kamala Devi Looknauth
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting individuals with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Dependable DSP with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Trusted to oversee individual in challenging medical states.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dependable DSP with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states Reliable personal care professional bringing 11 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Capital District OPWDD
Schenectady, NY
10.2012 - Current
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondent School
George, IA05-2012
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Ozanam Hall Queens Nursing Home , Inc
Bayside, NY04-2009
Aviation Customer Care -
Customer Care Training Program
John F, Kennedy International Airport 01-2008
High School Diploma -
JC Chandysing High School
Guyana 🇬🇾 06-2000
Skills
- Client support
- Appointment Scheduling
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Recreational Activities
- First aid and safety
- Medical Records Management
- Charting and documentation
- Crisis Management
- Behavior redirection
- Medication Administration
- Goal Setting
- Community activities
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Capital District OPWDD
10.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondent School
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Ozanam Hall Queens Nursing Home , Inc
Aviation Customer Care -
Customer Care Training Program
High School Diploma -
JC Chandysing High School
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