Monica Wangari
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Apex healthcare, excelling in medication administration and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and foster strong client relationships. Skilled in health monitoring and nutritional meal preparation, ensuring clients receive optimal support,Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Catholic Charites
Baltimore, MD
12.2024 - Current
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Caregiver Attendant
Apex Healthcare Services
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Transported patients to medical appointments utilizing wheelchair or stretcher.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Engaged clients in conversation to stimulate cognitive abilities and promote socialization.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Recorded patient information such as condition, diet and progress reports.
Caregiver
Infinity care.
Baltimore, MD
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And Design
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Kenya07-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Health monitoring
- Individualized care planning
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Patient communication
Affiliations
- Strong computer skills with Adobe Creative Suite package
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Team player with good leadership skills
- Flexibility and ability to fit in different cultural contexts
- Good communication skills
Certification
- Certified medication technician. (CMT)
Apex healthcare solutions Bel air 2024
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Catholic Charites
12.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Infinity care.
03.2024 - 03.2025
Caregiver Attendant
Apex Healthcare Services
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And Design
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY