Joetta Koroma
Tyngsboro,MA
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Bridgewell
Peabody, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Direct Care Worker
Hogan Regional Center
Danvers, MA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Developed individual service plans in collaboration with the client, family members and other professionals.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
Direct Care Worker
Bass River, Inn
Beverly , ME
06.2017 - 01.2025
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff..
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Adapted strategies depending on individual needs while adhering to established protocols.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary.
- Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
St Joseph Convent
Sierra Leone 05-2000
Skills
- Medication Administration
- First aid and safety
- CPR Certified
- Care plan assessment
- Behavior redirection
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Client documentation
- Community activities
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Hogan Regional Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Direct Care Worker
Bridgewell
08.2021 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Bass River, Inn
06.2017 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
St Joseph Convent
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