Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Skills
Client documentation
Community activities
Community integration
First aid and safety
Proper phone etiquette
Meal preparation
Housekeeping
Experience
12/2020 to Current
CaregiverCentral Lakes College – Sauk Rapids, MN,
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
04/2017 to Current
Correctional OfficerState Of Indiana – Lagrange, IN,
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
Recommended further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts for inmates.
Apprehended escapees safely while following proper techniques.
Performed warrant pick-ups and turnovers at other jails and prisons.
Contributed to treatment staffing team developing rehabilitative program for juveniles.
04/2016 to Current
CaregiverCentral Lakes College – Alexandria, MN,
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2014
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Madonna - Nigeria, GPA:
Expected in 09/2011
High School Diploma: Our Savior Girls - Aba, Nigeria, GPA:
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