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Tola  Giwa

Tola Giwa

Upton,Massachusetts

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time/Part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Compassionate caregiver provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in home and classroom settings. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional ABA Tech Educator

Town Of Shrewsbury
11.2022 - Current
  • Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve student with diverse needs.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
  • Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each student assigned.
  • Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.

Dispacher

De-Ride Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
05.2019 - Current
  • Directed and monitored drivers for compliance with communication, quality and performance standards.
  • Advised members about emergency protocols.
  • Prepared teams to manage communications during conflict between drivers and the members
  • Managed smooth transition of work between shifts to minimize communications disruptions.
  • Triaged incoming calls to coordinate effective responses.
  • Checked equipment for malfunctions and coordinated repair or replacement.
  • Received non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch operators while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Enhanced productivity by guaranteeing timely emergency response with no service delivery issues.
  • Handled approximately 50
  • cases daily, providing information and transportation recommendations to the poeple we serve
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Direct Care ABA Instructor

Evergreen Center Inc
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Direct Care Professional

Heaven Sent Home Care And Staffing Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.

Direct Care Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Healthcare Management Specialization Gerontology

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
11.2019

Skills

  • Behavior Modification
  • Social Skills
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Active Participation
  • Emotional Support
  • Student Supervision
  • Quality Processes
  • Clerical Support
  • Activities Management
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Document Coordination
  • Online Systems
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Maintaining Work Areas
  • Classwork Oversight
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Group Classes
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Home Therapy
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Instructional Support
  • Academic Goals
  • Educational Settings
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Interpersonal Communication

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill

Timeline

Paraprofessional ABA Tech Educator

Town Of Shrewsbury
11.2022 - Current

Direct Care ABA Instructor

Evergreen Center Inc
12.2021 - 11.2022

Direct Care Professional

Heaven Sent Home Care And Staffing Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021

Dispacher

De-Ride Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
05.2019 - Current

Direct Care Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor Of Science - Healthcare Management Specialization Gerontology

American InterContinental University
Tola Giwa