Adebola Afolabi
Parkville
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with proven expertise in disability awareness and emotional support, honed at Good Shepherd Healthcare Services. Excelled in enhancing client quality of life through innovative care plans and effective healthcare coordination. Achieved significant improvements in client well-being and autonomy by fostering community integration and respectful, compassionate interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Step By Step For Change
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Direct Support Professional
Standard Integrated Services
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Direct Support Professional
Good Shepherd Healthcare Services
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Osun State College Of Technology
Nigeria12-2001
Skills
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Community integration
- Transportation assistance
- Patient care
- First aid and CPR
- Healthcare coordination
- Physical assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
Certification
- MD Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Step By Step For Change
06.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Standard Integrated Services
01.2021 - 06.2023
Direct Support Professional
Good Shepherd Healthcare Services
03.2020 - 01.2022
- MD Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Osun State College Of Technology
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