Khadijat Olushina
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Professional with expertise in enhancing client health and comfort through effective support of daily activities and healthcare needs. Proven ability to promote well-being by implementing healthy habits tailored to individual client requirements. Committed to utilizing innovative techniques to achieve optimal care outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Reliance Home Health
Naperville, Illinois
02.2023 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Princeton
Chicago, Illinois
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisted residents in performing daily living tasks.
- Recorded and evaluated crucial health metrics.
- Oversaw data flow processes
- Responded to signal lights for identifying patient requirements.
Caregiver
Nurse On Call
Bolingbrook, Illinois
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nirvana Institute
Chicago, Illinois02-2020
Skills
- Client Information Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living Support
- Compassionate
- CPR Proficiency
- Safety Regulation Knowledge
- Dietary Guidance Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Record keeping
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior redirection
- Mobility assistance
- Disability awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Life skills training
- Adaptive equipment use
- Hygiene assistance
- Safety monitoring
- Empathy and patience
- Nutrition support
- Active listening
- Charting and documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
References
References per request
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Reliance Home Health
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Princeton
02.2020 - 02.2023
Caregiver
Nurse On Call
10.2017 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nirvana Institute