Simon C. Makalanga
Newark,DE
Summary
Dedicated Support Specialist with a proven track record at Easterseals Delaware, enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized care and effective incident management. Skilled in behavioral support and active listening, I foster independence and well-being, ensuring a safe environment while promoting social inclusion and personal growth for individuals with disabilities.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 11 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Specialist
Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore
02.2014 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
Community Living Assistant
Shorehaven Behavioral Health
12.2013 - Current
- Assisted residents in maintaining their personal spaces, organizing belongings and encouraging pride in their living environment.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to residential care facilities through consistent monitoring of policies and procedures.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and calm atmosphere within the community living setting.
- Promoted inclusion by adapting activities and environments to accommodate varying abilities among the resident population.
- Supported residents in managing medications as prescribed, promoting overall health and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with management staff to identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the community living program.
- Maintained detailed documentation on residents'' progress, ensuring timely updates to care plans as needed.
- Assisted with daily living tasks, promoting independence and self-sufficiency among residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baptist High School
Mombasa, Kenya11-1990
Skills
- Incident management
- Activity planning
- Data collection
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavioral support
- Health and safety
- Meal preparation
- Disability awareness
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Household management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Support Specialist
Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore
02.2014 - Current
Community Living Assistant
Shorehaven Behavioral Health
12.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Baptist High School
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