Philip Ziama
Worcester,MA
Summary
I'm quite knowledgeable in planning activities, maintaining schedules, and managing records for residents. I'm a hardworking and diligent team player who pays attention to details and has strong organizational skills. I can handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and I possess excellent relationship-building skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
03.2019 - Current
- Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
- Prepared healthy foods based on personalized nutrition plans.
- Arranged and helped with medications according to established schedule.
- Managed schedules and transported individuals to doctor appointment and activities.
- Assisted patients with completing personal grooming tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
Direct Support Professional
North East Educational And Developmental Support C
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Administered Medications to Individuals
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- 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.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Direct Support Professional (Brain Injury)
Advocates, Inc.
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology/ Network Engineering
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Liberia,
Monrovia, Liberia10.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Schedule Coordination
- Daily Living Support
- Direct Care Staff Oversight
- Documentation Requirements
- Direct Counseling
- Healthy Eating Assistance
- Medication Management
- Behavior Supervision
- Client Needs Assessment
- Skill-Building Exercises
- Medication Prescribing
- General Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Care Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
03.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional (Brain Injury)
Advocates, Inc.
03.2017 - 09.2018
Direct Support Professional
North East Educational And Developmental Support C
03.2016 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Information Technology/ Network Engineering
New England Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Liberia,
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