Kwaku Boateng
Newark,NJ
Summary
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients 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.
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Coordinator
Allegro School
Morristown, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Nursing Assistant (HST)
Greystone Psychiatric Hospital
, NJ
03.2019 - Current
- Collected and documented patients information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake
- Treated basic wellness issues and called in doctor's assistance for more complex concerns
- Observed patients and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease
- Provided direct care for patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
Caretaker
The Rose House
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Store Associate
Urban Terrain
Newark, NJ
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
06.2016
Biology
New Jersey City University, Some College
Skills
- Care plan management
- Client documentation
- Crisis Management
- Client safety and first aid
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Healthcare
- Behavior redirection
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Attentive to People
- Time Management
- Caring Companionship
- Care Planning
- Clear Communication
- Problem Identification
Timeline
Direct Support Coordinator
Allegro School
07.2021 - Current
Caretaker
The Rose House
03.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing Assistant (HST)
Greystone Psychiatric Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Store Associate
Urban Terrain
06.2016 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Biology
New Jersey City University, Some College