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Ornella Kabunda

Newcastle,DE

Summary

Seasoned Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Community Systems Inc, excelling in compassionate client care and ADL support. Demonstrated ability to enhance community integration and independence among individuals served. Skilled in first aid and CPR, alongside fostering significant improvements in client autonomy and wellbeing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Community Systems Inc
New Castle, DE
03.2020 - Current
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.

Direct Support Professional

Bayside Community Network
Elkton, MD
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Cecil Community College
North East, MD
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Skills

  • Transportation
  • ADL support
  • Client documentation
  • Client support
  • Compassionate client care
  • Community integration support
  • Direct patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Recreational activities
  • First aid and CPR

Languages

English
Professional
French
Professional
Swahili
Professional

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Community Systems Inc
03.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Bayside Community Network
02.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Cecil Community College

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Wilmington University

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