Rita Owusuah Asante
Goleta,CA
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional II
Deveraux Advance Behavioral Health
02.2023 - Current
- Administration of medication.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provides guidance and support to staff
- Management of petty cash fund
- Document progress notes thoroughly into electronic health system to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Support clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assist clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Encourage and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene in the facility
- Assist in regular exercise on a daily basis
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide personal care
- Shop for groceries and household supplies depending on whats is on the shift
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals depending on the shift
Social Worker
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Social Worker
Accra Psychiatric And Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
06.2017
Skills
- Punctuality
- Very Dependable and Honesty
- Flexibility and well Organized
- First Aid and Safety
- Reliability
- Patience
Certification
Certification in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Direct Support Professional II
Registered Behavior Technician
Additional Information
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending etc
- Standing in the gap and readily available for multiple tasks
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods/longer hours
- Doing multiple shifts
REFREES
James Abrokwah
Programs Supervisor
j.abrokwah@icloud.com
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a Bachelor of Arts In Social Work, 2013 - 2017
* Gained a strong foundation in Social Work Principles and Practices
* Focused on Clinical Social Work, Psychology and Child Welfare
Timeline
Direct Support Professional II
Deveraux Advance Behavioral Health
02.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
03.2016 - 08.2016
Social Worker
Accra Psychiatric And Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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