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Velinda Akintunde

Duncanville,TX

Summary

Caring Direct Support Professional with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. With 20 years of experience building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Staff

Resources For Human Development, RHD
Penn Hills, , PA
06.2020 - Current

Mentor adults with developmental disabilities and also have problematic sexual distinctions. Take care of all household needs: shopping, cleaning, medication administration, making and accompanying on medical appointments, Documentation.

Nursing Assistant

Redstone Assisted Living
Penn Hills , PA
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Brain Injury Specialist

ReMed Recovery Care
Jeannette, PA
07.2019 - 06.2020

Provide timely services for patients in need of therapeutic rehabilitation and well as those needing to focus on functional skills, social interaction and community reintegration.

Help support programs providing structured programming centered on activities and recreation to help individuals regain functional abilities, vocational, daily living skills and overall quality of life.

Life Skills Associate

Elwyn Inc
Elwyn, PA
10.2006 - 10.2018

Provide care guidance and support for intellectual and developmentally disabled from teens to adults. Administrator medications, make and accompany on medical appointments, assist with meal preparation and assist with ADL's.

Research Assistant

Novum Pharmaceutical Services
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1998 - 05.2001
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting And Administrative

Median School of Allied Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Behavior Redirection
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Resource Coordination and Allocation
  • Document and File Management
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Research and Analytical Skills
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Daily Charting
  • Resident Supervision
  • Database Entry

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Redstone Assisted Living
04.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Staff

Resources For Human Development, RHD
06.2020 - Current

Brain Injury Specialist

ReMed Recovery Care
07.2019 - 06.2020

Life Skills Associate

Elwyn Inc
10.2006 - 10.2018

Research Assistant

Novum Pharmaceutical Services
05.1998 - 05.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting And Administrative

Median School of Allied Health Care
Velinda Akintunde