Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Yaa Addo

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

A strong, caring and reliable DCP inspired to help others, and offer comprehensive personal support following proper work ethics to meet organizational objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Professional

Devereux Foundation California
09.2022 - Current
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of care provision, maintaining confidentiality and respecting the dignity of each individual client.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Enumerator

El-Parah Consult
02.2021 - 03.2021


  • Managed time effectively while working independently, prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines consistently.
  • Contacted interviewees to rectify survey issues and ask follow-up questions.

Field Surveyor

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
05.2019 - 04.2020


  • Consistently met project deadlines by efficiently managing time and resources while prioritizing tasks based on their importance and urgency.
  • Built rapport with respondents, resulting in higher response rates and more accurate data collection.
  • Navigated complex geographic areas using maps and GPS devices, ensuring accurate location-based data collection efforts.

Enumerator

JMK Consulting
02.2018 - 03.2018


  • Collaborated with fellow enumerators for efficient coverage of assigned areas, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Utilized mapping tools and GPS technology efficiently for accurate tracking of covered areas during enumeration activities.


Field Enumerator

Department Of Food Science, Legon-Accra.
10.2017 - 12.2017


  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with respondents from diverse backgrounds to gather accurate and complete information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, protecting respondent privacy and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.
  • Navigated complex geographic areas using maps and GPS devices, ensuring accurate location-based data collection efforts.

Enumerator/Surveyor

ILC Africa
09.2017 - 10.2017
  • Maintained confidentiality of respondent information by adhering to strict privacy protocols during data collection.
  • Clarified complex survey questions for respondents when needed, ensuring clear understanding before proceeding with data collection efforts.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by actively participating in group meetings and discussions related to enumeration strategies.

Surveyor/Data entry clerk

Regional Institute of Population Studies (RIPS)
04.2016 - 07.2016
  • Gathered first-hand information from observing preschoolers unobtrusively.
  • Maintained accurate records of completed surveys, contact information, and other relevant data as required by the project scope.
  • Performed quality control checks on entered data to ensure its consistency and reliability for analysis purposes.

Assistant secretary to the metro Solicitor

Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA)
09.2014 - 08.2015


  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

BA Psychology with Linguistics - Psychology

University of Ghana (Legon)
Accra, Ghana.
06.2014

WASCE (Senior Secondary Certificate) -

St. Mary's Senior High
Accra, Ghana.
2009

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organizational Skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Medication Administration, Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Excellent Communication and attention to Detail

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/27/1991
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christian

References


  • Ebony Brown, Devereux Somerset Program Administrator, 8054485706.
  • James Abroakwa, Devereux Casa Feliz Program Administrator, 8058757435.


Hobbies and Interests

Cooking, Teaching and Sporting

Certification

  • DSP Year 1 Certification
  • DSP Year 2 Certification
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Certificate of Continuing Education: An introduction to the NADSP Code of Ethics
  • Certificate of Continuing Education on Person Centered Supports: DSPS and HCBS Final Rule



Timeline

Direct Care Professional

Devereux Foundation California
09.2022 - Current

Enumerator

El-Parah Consult
02.2021 - 03.2021

Field Surveyor

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
05.2019 - 04.2020

Enumerator

JMK Consulting
02.2018 - 03.2018

Field Enumerator

Department Of Food Science, Legon-Accra.
10.2017 - 12.2017

Enumerator/Surveyor

ILC Africa
09.2017 - 10.2017

Surveyor/Data entry clerk

Regional Institute of Population Studies (RIPS)
04.2016 - 07.2016

Assistant secretary to the metro Solicitor

Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA)
09.2014 - 08.2015

BA Psychology with Linguistics - Psychology

University of Ghana (Legon)

WASCE (Senior Secondary Certificate) -

St. Mary's Senior High

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