Andrews Adjei Mensah
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Energetic residential counseling professional with experience monitoring residents and supporting facility operations. Expert at intake and discharge procedures, medication management and room inspections. Calm when handling incidents and crisis intervention meetings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Gabriel Homes Inc
Reston VA
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Supervised team of residential counselors while managing 24-hour residential facility for adults with mental health disorders.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships
Direct Support Professional
Connected Care Services
Sterling VA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Begonia Care Services
Alexandria VA
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Education
Health Service Management -
University of Legon
07.2020
Skills
- Safety Management
- Patient Education
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Client Transportation
- Supply Replenishment
- Mediation Techniques
- Activities Oversight
- Staff Communication
- Call Answering and Routing
- Group Activities
- Reliability
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Gabriel Homes Inc
06.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Connected Care Services
02.2022 - 04.2023
Direct Support Professional
Begonia Care Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Health Service Management -
University of Legon