Victor Sekgantso
Houston,TX
Summary
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Acorn Health Services
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training workshops for professional development.
- Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming tasks.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients in transferring, walking, and maintaining mobility.
- Administered medication under supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Direct Support Professional
Spateko
Sugar Land, TX
09.2015 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
- Trained in emergency response procedures for client safety.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated transportation as needed.
- Prepared nutritious meals and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Observed emotional well-being and provided mental stimulation activities.
- Monitored client's vital signs and reported any changes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Director
Maia Lalas World
Houston, TX
09.2015 - 04.2024
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements. including arranging their daily activities.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Set departmental objectives aligned with Maia Lala's World vision and mission.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals for individuals with unintellectual and developmental disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX06-2011
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06-2009
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Care Delivery
- Appointment Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Acorn Health Services
08.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Spateko
09.2015 - Current
Director
Maia Lalas World
09.2015 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree
Houston Community College
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