Osasmary AGHAHOWA
FORTH WORTH,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Lang Hon Rehabilitation Center. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and trauma-informed care, I excel in creating a safe environment while implementing effective behavioral support techniques. Committed to enhancing patient dignity and well-being through attentive, individualized care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lang Hon Rehabilitation Center
New Jersey
04.2020 - 12.2025
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Direct Care Staff Member
Lutheran Social Services of New Jersey
Langhorne, PA
04.2012 - 12.2020
- Provided round-the-clock direct care for adolescents with severe intellectual and developmental delays in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) setting.
- Managed all personal care needs for non-verbal youth, including diapering, toileting, bathing, oral hygiene, and grooming with dignity and patience.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques using Handle with Care (HWC) training to safely de-escalate aggressive behaviors and manage self-injurious actions related to trauma.
- Observed and documented daily progress notes for each youth, recording behaviors, medication administration, and incidents to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Administered daily medications accurately following training protocols and facility guidelines.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment by completing daily cleaning, laundry, and sanitation checklists.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs, holding a Food Handler's Certification to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Engaged youth in community activities and outings as scheduled, promoting social integration and life skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Jersey City, NJ04-2009
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Recording vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Documenting behaviors
- Compassionate caregiver
- Collecting vital signs
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient care
- Preparing meals
- EMR / EHR
- Reliable transportation
- Medical records management
- Observing responses
- Indirect patient care
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lang Hon Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 12.2025
Direct Care Staff Member
Lutheran Social Services of New Jersey
04.2012 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
American College of Education