Victory C Maduakor
Manchester
Summary
Residential Trainer with extensive experience at Primecare Home Care Services, specializing in crisis intervention and personalized care planning. Demonstrated success in improving patient engagement through effective communication and health education initiatives. Proficient in medication administration and maintaining documentation accuracy, contributing to a supportive environment that enhances client well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Trainer
Primecare Home Care Services
South Windsor
11.2023 - Current
- Recognized emergency situations and managed following procedures.
- Reported patient progress and problems to supervisor.
- Maintained tidy and inviting home environments with regular cleaning, trash removal and laundry assistance.
- Provided direct support to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene and grooming tasks.
- Developed individualized care plans for each resident's needs.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance resident engagement.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent care delivery.
- Educated residents on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident interactions and progress notes.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized behavior plans for clients.
- Encouraged positive behaviors while de-escalating challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in monthly meetings with supervisors and program directors discussing client progress towards goals.
- Provided one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in their homes and within the community.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques and appropriate interventions based on the situation at hand.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress towards established goals on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure comprehensive services were provided to each client.
- Delivered training sessions to staff members both in-person and via webinar-based instruction.
- Facilitated leisure activities such as outings or recreational events for clients in the community setting.
- Provided feedback on program effectiveness during annual reviews conducted by the agency director.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures related to safety protocols in all environments where services are being provided.
- Educated family members about available resources that could be used to assist them in providing care for their loved ones.
- Acknowledged issues and identified and implemented most effective solutions.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations regarding topics relevant to their interests and abilities.
- Conducted assessments of client's needs and created service plans accordingly.
- Coordinated transportation for clients as needed to ensure they can attend appointments or other scheduled activities.
- Taught basic literacy and numeracy skills to clients who had difficulty reading or writing.
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning.
- Attended trainings related to current best practices pertaining to working with individuals with disabilities.
- Supervised clients in all aspects of their home and community lives including activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting, laundry.
- Assisted with maintaining a clean work environment by adhering to sanitary guidelines set forth by the organization.
- Educated training personnel with courses, enabling staff to correctly handle job tasks.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
Residential Trainer
Prime Care INC
Manchester
11.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications following safety protocols and regulations.
- Monitored patients for medication reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective medication management.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation practices.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new staff on medication procedures.
- Organized and participated in medication audits to enhance compliance standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns about their medications.
- Evaluated patient responses to various drug therapies and reported any changes in condition.
- Managed the documentation of patient's medical history and current medications.
- Monitored patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Ensured that all medications were properly stored and labeled according to regulations.
- Conducted regular audits of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with pharmacists regarding questions about drug interactions or therapeutic outcomes.
- Interpreted physician's orders accurately, ensuring that doses are correct before administering them.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans and medication management strategies.
- Adhered to all applicable laws governing the safe handling and disposal of pharmaceuticals.
- Counseled patients and families on appropriate use of medications as well as potential side effects.
- Performed quality assurance checks on drug systems to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Reported any suspected abuse or misuse of controlled substances by staff or patients immediately.
- Assisted in the ordering and receiving of medications.
- Identified discrepancies between orders received from prescribers and those entered into the system.
- Analyzed lab results, vital signs, and other data when determining the need for adjusting dosages or changing drug therapy regimens.
- Prepared, administered, and documented intravenous treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Preparedvarious medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.
- Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions and ensure proper medication dispensing.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
- Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CTSkills
- Driving
- Patient Transportation
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Light Housekeeping
- [State] Driver's License
- Mobility Support
- Schedule Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Case Management
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Client needs assessment
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Emergency responsiveness
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized care planning
- Health education
- Documentation accuracy
- Activity facilitation
- Safety awareness
- Cultural history
- Feedback provision
- Detailed reporting
- Safety processes and procedures
- Client rapport
- Training delivery
- Conflict mediation
- Client service
- Assessment creation
- Empathy development
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Reliability
- Progress monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Disability assessment
- Career counseling
- Records management
- Written communication
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Effective communication
- Group therapy facilitation
- Client consultation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Organizational skills
- Disability accommodations
- Multitasking capacity
- Arrange transportation
- Build work skills
- Task prioritization
- Analytical skills
- Program development
- Family systems theory
- Community resources
- Wellness promotion
- Active listening
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Community outreach
- Goal setting
- Adaptive technology
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Healthcare coordination
- Assistive technology
- Disability rights
- Client records management
- Support clients
- Individualized care plans
- Stress management techniques
- Problem-solving
- Needs assessment
- Attention to detail
- Therapeutic recreationa
Languages
English, Fluent
Middle Initial
V
Timeline
Residential Trainer
Primecare Home Care Services
11.2023 - Current
Residential Trainer
Prime Care INC
11.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manchester Community College