Lateef DEINDE
Capitol Heights,USA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with experience in providing personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Carry a strength in fostering independence, promoting health and wellbeing, and ensuring safety. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, behavior management, and developing individualized support plans. Made significant impact by enhancing quality of life for those served, while maintaining respect for diversity and individuality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Personnel
Lanham Christian School
Lanham, MD
12.2023 - Current
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social activities.
- Supported individuals in developing skills related to communication, problem solving, and decision making.
- Maintained a safe environment for individuals by implementing safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with other team members to develop individualized goals, objectives, and plans of care.
- Provided emotional support during challenging times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Encouraged individuals to participate in leisure activities such as music therapy or art classes.
- Developed positive relationships with families of the individuals served through regular contact and communication.
- Conducted assessments on the physical condition of each individual at least once a month.
- Participated in training sessions related to best practices in direct support services.
- Organized recreational events such as outings to movies or bowling alleys.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Direct Care Worker
Second Family
Lanham, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Direct Support Professional
Our Care Inc
Lanham, MD
05.2023 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- 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.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- 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.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
Master - Conflict, Security and Development
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
Kaduna09-2015
Advanced Diploma - Security Operations and Management
University of Lagos
NigeriaHND - Business Administration and Management
Ondo State Polytechnic
Owo, NigeriaA/Level School Certificate -
Methodist Boys High School
Lagos State, NigeriaO/Level School Certificate -
Methodist Boys High School
Lagos State, NigeriaSkills
- Contingency Planning and Crisis Management
- Critical Incident Response
- Loss Prevention
- Client documentation
- Progress tracking
- Emotional support
- Case documentation
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Social skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Care plan assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Case management experience
- Progress documentation
- Community integration support
- Profit Protection
- Logistic Security
- Risk Assessment
- Internal Investigations
- Compliance
- Contract Management
- Motivating and Directing People
- Agile
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Project Deadline Management
- Technical Report Production
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Community Liaison
- Transport and Logistic Management
- Physical assistance
- Mobility support
References
- Kamal Obisesan, Operations Manager, (Niger Delta), Control Risks Services West Africa Ltd, +234 8039758825, Kamal.obisesan@controlrisks.com, Amadi Creek, Eastern bye-pass, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
- Olajide Makinde, HSSM, ISOS Clinic, Intels-Heliconia Park, +234 8057001360, olajyde2002a@yahoo.com, Lagos, Nigeria
- Chie Onyenakie, Regional Manager, Security (W/A), Water Aids Nigeria, +234 8094948334, ChiehiuraOnyenakie@wateraid.org
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Music
- Reading
Professionalassociationsandcertifications
- Board Certified Security Professional in Physical Security Professional (PSP) - ASIS International
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) - ASIS International
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) - ASIS International
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO) - IFPO
- Certificate in Emergency Management on Kidnap and hostage taking
- Helicopter Underwater Emergency Training (HUET)
- Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
- Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT)
- International Supply Chain Protection Organisation
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Oyo
- Date of Birth: 10/18/67
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
Affiliations
- Watching football
- Farming/Livestock
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- MANDT
- Emergency Management
Timeline
Direct Support Personnel
Lanham Christian School
12.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Our Care Inc
05.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Care Worker
Second Family
02.2023 - Current
Master - Conflict, Security and Development
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
Advanced Diploma - Security Operations and Management
University of Lagos
HND - Business Administration and Management
Ondo State Polytechnic
A/Level School Certificate -
Methodist Boys High School
O/Level School Certificate -
Methodist Boys High School
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