Victor Mangum
BrownsMills,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Circle of Strength, excelling in patient care and health education. Proven ability to enhance mobility and independence for clients while effectively monitoring vital signs. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to fostering emotional support and community integration for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Circle of Strength
Edison, New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Coordinated transportation for patients to medical appointments as needed.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about health concerns.
- Documented patient care information in electronic health records accurately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health care agency
New York, New York
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army / 10th Mountain Division.
Fort Drum, New York
02.2001 - 12.2014
- Monitored and maintained medical supplies and equipment for readiness.
- Trained soldiers in basic first aid and life-saving techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during medical missions and operations.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Vital sign monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Health education
- Nutrition monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Transportation assistance
- Community integration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Self-advocacy support
- Emotional support
- Direct patient care
- Medication coordination
- Housekeeping tasks
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
HHA
CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Circle of Strength
09.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
All Metro Health care agency
03.2018 - 08.2022
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army / 10th Mountain Division.
02.2001 - 12.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bronx Community College
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