Patience Kyeraa
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with Upreach LLC, skilled in medication administration and client advocacy. Enhanced client independence through tailored care plans and effective behavioral management. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and promote community integration, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Upreach LLC
Dublin Granville
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by fostering respectful and compassionate interactions with clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective care strategies for clients.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, providing personalized assistance as required.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care plans for team collaboration.
- Learned and implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in behavioral support techniques.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Chiraa Secondary
Ghana B/A08.2003
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Client transportation
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Recreational activities
- Patient management
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Transportation assistance
- Indirect patient care
- Patient education
- Nutrition
- Care delivery
- Nutrition support
- EMR / EHR
- Report generation
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- Self-advocacy training
- Clinical quality program standards
- Medical office administration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Case documentation
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills training
- Record keeping
- De-escalation techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Self-care promotion
- Report writing
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Hygiene assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Health services
- Personal care assistance
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Therapeutic instruction
- Community integration support
- Case management experience
- Charting and documentation
- State regulations
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate client care
- Adaptive equipment use
- Community activities
- Support plan management
- Healthcare
- First aid and CPR
- Quality program protocols
- CPR certification
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Attentive to people
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Housekeeping
Additional Information
I am in nursing shook
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Upreach LLC
03.2023 - 02.2026
High School Diploma - General
Chiraa Secondary