Polu Tu’akoi
Bountiful,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
The Road Home
Midvale, UT
05.2024 - Current
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
Direct Care Worker
Star Bright Agency
Bountiful, UT
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Physically assisted my clients in and out of their wheelchairs on a daily basis.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Diploma -
East High School
Salt Lake City, UT06.2022
Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
- Safety Behaviors
- Am able to carry and move around over 100 pounds
- Creative Thinking
- Attentive to People
- Client documentation
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Family Advocate
The Road Home
05.2024 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Star Bright Agency
07.2020 - Current
Diploma -
East High School