Chinemelu Nwankwo
Parkville
Summary
Experienced caregiver and patient advocate who provides the guidance, support, and resources needed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build independence and realize their full potential. Liaise between clients and community members, helping individuals integrate and engage fully in their communities for improved quality of life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct-support-professional
Creative Options Inc
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Partner with case manager to establish, implement, and maintain goals, reports, records, behavioral support plans, and schedules.
- Develop curriculum and activities aligned with the person-centered service model, adjusting and customizing to meet the unique support needs of each individual.
- Research, identify, and connect participants with community resources and opportunities, including volunteer sites, worksites, and community engagement activities.
- Mentor new hires, providing training, resources, and strategies to better support program participants and improve overall quality of care.
- Formulate and implement creative approaches to activities and curriculum in the participant’s Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Positive Behavioral Intervention (PBI) plan while ensuring participant health and safety.
Inventory Specialist
University Of Maryland Medical System
09.2013 - 12.2020
- Acted as a liaison between different departments to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Provided daily inventory reports to management and communicated with all management levels.
- Conducted physical inventory counts and reconciled actual stock counts with computer-generated reports at various big box stores.
Direct Support Professional
Arc Baltimore
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Provided direct support and supervision to participants in home, community, and work settings, modeling appropriate behavioral and functional life skills to encourage greater independence.
- Built positive relationships with participants, caregivers, employers, community partners, and case managers, facilitating communication, providing information, and advocating for participant needs.
- Implemented best practices when assisting and supervising self-help needs, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed, documented, and reported daily progress toward goals and objectives, including ISP goals, semi-annual reports, Personal Future Plans, and PBI plans.
- Planned and conducted monthly safety drills with participants to improve participant emergency readiness.
- Provided 1:1 in-home support to individual with autism and other developmental disabilities, administering medications and therapies in accordance with patient care plan. Documented and reported actions and observations for clinical providers.
- Assisted with ADL, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Conducted weekly grocery shopping; prepared and served nutritionist-approved meals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment, completing housework, laundry, and minor repairs.
- Provided companionship and transportation to appointments, community events, and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Abia State State University
Abia State Nigeria09.2007
Skills
- Expertise in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Advanced organizational and time management abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, team collaboration, and attention to detail
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and email management
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
- Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
- Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with preparing reports and documents
- Adept at conducting research and compiling information
- Experience supporting management or executive-level staff
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
- First aid certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Mandt Training
Timeline
Direct-support-professional
Creative Options Inc
04.2021 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional
Arc Baltimore
02.2014 - 11.2017
Inventory Specialist
University Of Maryland Medical System
09.2013 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Abia State State University
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