Sarah Danquah Adom
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Reliable Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Well knowing and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Daybreak Independent Services
Vireo Ave
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted people with autism in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported Autistic persons with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored autistic persons to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported autistic persons to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented clients health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with autistic people , facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of disabled persons by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidence of challenging behaviors within the Day habilitation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Worksmen Circle
The Bronx, New York
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Behavior Technician
Proud Moments
New York, New York
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Aided children in performing activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals improve social relationships and engagement.
- Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
- Ensure a safe and harmless environment space for therapy
Certified Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
Ghana
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted people with autism in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported Autistic persons with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored autistic persons to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported autistic persons to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented clients health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with autistic people , facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of disabled persons by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidence of challenging behaviors within the Day habilitation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Big Apple Training School
White Plains, NY06-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing And Miwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training School
Ghana08-2017
GED -
Presbyterian Girls Senior High School
Ghana07-2013
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Relations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient-focused care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Ambulation Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Inpatient Care
- Documentation expert
- Pediatric Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Family support and assistance
- Compassionate
- Patient Assessments
- Effective Communication
- First aid knowledge
- Patient Safety
- Delegation skills
- Suturing
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Medical Documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Daybreak Independent Services
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Proud Moments
11.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Worksmen Circle
07.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - 10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Big Apple Training School
Associate of Science - Nursing And Miwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training School
GED -
Presbyterian Girls Senior High School