Obinna Nduka
St Cloud,MN
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Rems Centra Lake, skilled in compassionate caregiving and crisis management. Enhanced client independence through tailored support plans and effective behavior redirection. Committed to maintaining health and safety standards while fostering positive communication among clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Rems Centra Lake
11.2022 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Assisted in implementing individualized support plans to enhance client independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client behavior, documenting progress and identifying areas for improvement in care strategies.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive support services.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client engagement and safety protocols within residential settings.
- Developed recreational activities tailored to clients' interests, promoting social interaction and skill development.
- Conducted regular assessments of client environments, recommending modifications to improve accessibility and comfort.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information System
St Cloud State University
Stcloud, Minnesota12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics, Statistics And Demography
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Enugu State Nigeria01-2011
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Appointment scheduling
- Client transportation
- Crisis management
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Rems Centra Lake
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information System
St Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Mathematics, Statistics And Demography
Enugu State University of Science And Technology