Temitola Omoniyi
Somerset
Summary
Compassionate and skilled professional with 25+ years of client-centered and client-directed care, specializing in crisis prevention, medical administration and case file management. Trained in First Aid & CPR, with expertise in supporting patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternatives Inc
Direct Support Professional
08.2024 - Current
- Handled 5-10 clients at a time: provided hygienic and personal care, prepared and supported in feeding, administered medication and engaged in various activities to keep clients active
- Ensured clients felt comfortable in their long-term care home by being aware of personal space, avoiding triggers and applying safety and infection control guidelines
- Used appropriate communication with verbal and non-verbal clients
- Lead and trained new employees: demonstrated the proper ways to transport and groom clients, how to communicate with them and how to recognize and handle crisis situations by implementing safe management strategies
- Created meals plans, with safe food handling, that reflected dietary restrictions, incorporating the Dietary Guidelines to help manage and control medical conditions and allergies
Direct Support Professional (Per Diem)
Gold Medal Home Health
12.2023 - Current
- Provided in home support services to paraplegic clients with daily activities and provided care included but not limited to bathing, cooking and clothing
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, laundry and washing dishes to maintain a clean, safe and organized living environment for clients
- Ensured safe transportation of clients to appointments and recreational activities, effectively scheduling to balance engagments and prevent fatigue
- Skilled in utilizing Hoyer Lifts to assist clients with mobility within their home environment
- Built and maintained healthy relationships with client's family, using open communication, kept professional boundaries and provided detailed daily reports
Direct Support Specialist
Capitol Care
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Offered personalized direct care for multiple clients in a group home setting in Sussex and Somerset County; Collaborating with co-workers to develop and implement care plans tailored to each residents unique needs
- Facilitated many physical, social and educational activities weekly to establish routine and created a fun atmosphere which increased engagement by 25%
- Effectively communicated detailed shift reports to incoming staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care and up-to-date information on daily activities and client needs
Intervener
Sensity
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Used Sign Exact Language when communicating with fully and partially deaf-blind clients in family home
- Reduced client outburst by understanding behavioral triggers and managing behavioral escalation
- Kept the surrounding environment safe by discarding of dangerous objects, removed items that could cause a trip or fall and regularly stocked first aid kits
- Provided client with items that encouraged stimulation which reduced negative episodes by 50%
- Ensured client's family were updated on the status of the support given to client to establish trust and guarantee good service
- Kept personal client information confidential at all times; Followed and applied company policies and guidelines to ensure employee standards are met
- Constantly stayed current with new trainings and changes in clients behavior to ensure the best support was given
Education
Addictions And Community Service Worker Diploma -
CDI College
01-2013
Adult First Aid & CPR Certificate -
American Red Cross
01-2023
Community Health Worker Certificate -
Bayshore Healthcare
01-2022
SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certificate -
Canadian Food Safety Group
01-2022
COVID-19 Awareness for Foodservice -
Canadian Food Safety Group
01-2022
Safe Management Certificate -
Choices Group Association
01-2021
Pharmacology -
Choices Group Association
01-2020
Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Documentation Accuracy
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Alternatives Inc
Direct Support Professional
08.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional (Per Diem)
Gold Medal Home Health
12.2023 - Current
Direct Support Specialist
Capitol Care
10.2023 - 04.2024
Intervener
Sensity
07.2018 - 12.2022
Addictions And Community Service Worker Diploma -
CDI College
Adult First Aid & CPR Certificate -
American Red Cross
Community Health Worker Certificate -
Bayshore Healthcare
SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certificate -
Canadian Food Safety Group
COVID-19 Awareness for Foodservice -
Canadian Food Safety Group
Safe Management Certificate -
Choices Group Association
Pharmacology -
Choices Group Association
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