Wema Munisi
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Adept at enhancing client independence, I leveraged personalized support and crisis intervention strategies at Hope Humanitarian Services, fostering emotional well-being and social engagement. My collaboration with healthcare teams and proficiency in HIPAA compliance underscore my commitment to compassionate care and effective problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional/ Care Giver
Hope Humanitarian Services
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
- Facilitated clients'' participation in recreational activities and community events to promote social engagement and inclusion.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviors or situations in accordance with established guidelines while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of client needs in order to adjust care plans accordingly or bring attention to potential issues requiring further evaluation from healthcare providers.
- Complied with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to the provision of direct support services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed clients'' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
75 Hrs Care Giving Certificate
09.2024
High School Diploma - Languages And Social Science
12.2015
Skills
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Patient care
- Self-advocacy support
- Nutrition monitoring
- Activity planning
- Healthcare coordination
- First aid and CPR
- Respectful and compassionate
- Special needs care
- Daily living assistance
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Supportive companionship
- Behavior redirection
- ADL assistance
- Elderly care
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Time management
- Housekeeping
- Basic housekeeping
- Dementia care
- Team collaboration
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassionate care
- Incident reporting
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Medical record-keeping
- Progress documentation
- First aid and safety
- Care plan adherence
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Records management
- Flexible schedule
- Medical office administration
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Incapacitation care
- Client transportation
- Direct patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Language fluency
- Mobility assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- PPE usage
- Patient advocacy
- At-home care instruction
- Autism support
Certification
NAR
75 hrs
Crisis management
Green Zone training
Food handling
CPR training
Chronic disease
Right Response
First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional/ Care Giver - Hope Humanitarian Services
09.2023 - Current
Hope Human Services - , 75 Hrs Care Giving Certificate
Kifungilo High School - High School Diploma, Languages And Social Science
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