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KORYA KONNAH

Swarthmore,PA

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Edmacy Home Care
02.2024 - Current
  • Trained new staff on best practices and organizational policies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client care and activities performed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support services.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and needs within healthcare settings.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Direct Support Professional

Community Interaction
07.2021 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
  • Developed and implemented personalized care plans to address unique needs.
  • Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Facilitated social interaction and community involvement for clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

World Communication Charter School
512 S Board St Philadelphia PA 19146
06-2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chadwick, IL

Skills

  • Client Documentation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Decision-making support
  • Health and safety requirements

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • CPR
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Edmacy Home Care
02.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Community Interaction
07.2021 - 10.2024

High School Diploma -

World Communication Charter School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Education and Training

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