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Risikat Olugbode Savage

Newark,NJ

Summary

Compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience supporting clients through personalized assistance in managing various medical conditions. Expertise in administering treatments, organizing medications, and facilitating daily living activities for individuals with special needs. Certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring safety and well-being. Proven ability to foster trust and encourage participation in care plans, while advising families on health and nutrition.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to

manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities.

Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Dedicated to serving individuals with special needs with

utmost respect and consideration. Deep passion to help guide clients to full potential. Monitor behaviors of clients and

encourage to participate in appropriate activities as noted within plan of care. Provide assisted daily living skills to deliver

proper care. CPR and First Aid certified with Child Abuse Clearance.

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or

within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and

healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle

for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings

providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Caring and empathetic Direct Care Worker with considerable experience in assisting adults with disabilities. Plans,

develops, and implements individual program plans and carries out existing plan of care. Certified in medication

administration and ensures that consumers take prescribed medicines and receive adequate nutrition. Administered

treatments, make beds, cook meals, handle laundry, and run errands.

Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday

tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.

Highly capable Personal Assistant skilled at prioritizing tasks with ease. Bringing several years of experience supporting

executives with high-stress and high-profile careers.

Experienced Personal Assistant successful at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns by effectively coordinating

schedules, planning events, running errands and handling childcare and household tasks.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Giver

The senior company
Totowa, New Jersey
02.2023 - 09.2026
  • Supported clients with daily living needs, including bathing and grooming, and enhancing self-esteem and overall wellness.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Guided family members in planning healthy meals, sourcing ingredients, and preparing meals to ensure client nutrition and well-being.
  • Monitored and communicated vital patient information to healthcare staff, facilitating effective treatment planning and care delivery.

Direct Support Professional

Community Option
Clifton, New Jersey
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Trained and mentored new personnel, improving quality of service and team performance.
  • Developed and implemented training programs, enhancing employee skills and service delivery.
  • Improved process efficiency through effective inventory control in alignment with client standards.
  • Launched operational programs including incentives, fostering company loyalty and reducing turnover.
  • Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
  • Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style.
  • Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.

Special Needs Child Caregiver

Care New Jersey
Elizabeth, New Jersey
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Documented behavior issues, meals served, and medications administered to ensure comprehensive care and support for each child.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Observed children proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and work with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Ensured safety of children during activities and routines. and security of all children under care.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and beverages tailored to dietary guidelines and individual restrictions to promote children's health and well-being.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities, highlighting positive developments and addressing concerns to foster collaboration in children's growth.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies.
  • Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.

Education

Bsc - Home Science And Health Education

Tai Solarin University of Education
Nigeria
06.2008 - 11.2012

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient care
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Disease management
  • Behavior management
  • Care plan assessment
  • Community integration
  • Adaptability
  • Communication skills

Personal Information

Title: CARE GIVER AND DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Timeline

Care Giver

The senior company
02.2023 - 09.2026

Direct Support Professional

Community Option
11.2021 - 07.2022

Special Needs Child Caregiver

Care New Jersey
05.2019 - 12.2020

Bsc - Home Science And Health Education

Tai Solarin University of Education
06.2008 - 11.2012
Risikat Olugbode Savage