Nana Yaw Adu-Gyamfi Agyemang
Winter Park
Summary
Caring Direct Care Professional dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Devereux Florida
12.2022 - Current
- Encouraged self-advocacy skills in clients by guiding them through various decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Teacher
Ghana National College
09.2015 - 12.2022
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Training Manager
RLG-Communications Ltd.
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation effectively, optimizing return on investment for all training initiatives undertaken by the department.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Education
B. Ed. Psychology - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2007
Teachers Certificate 'A' - Education
Berekum College of Education
Berekum, Ghana06.2000
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Individualized Service Planning
- Chauffeuring
- Personal Care Homemaker (PCHM)
- Developmental Disability Care
Affiliations
- International Association of Lions Clubs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Devereux Florida
12.2022 - Current
Teacher
Ghana National College
09.2015 - 12.2022
Training Manager
RLG-Communications Ltd.
08.2011 - 08.2015
B. Ed. Psychology - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
Teachers Certificate 'A' - Education
Berekum College of Education
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