Divine Chi
Upper Marlboro
Summary
Dedicated disability support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals and groups with disabilities living within their community or assisted living center. Able to represent the company or agency of employment with professionalism, courtesy and compassion to clients, families, advocates, providers and the public. Proficient in the use of common implements, devices and tools for disabled daily living.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
United Us
11.2021 - Current
- Assist an average of 80 patients per month with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping them to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Work with family, health care providers, therapists and social workers to ensure all of the client's emotional and health needs were met, improving 85% of the clients' conditions.
- Keep accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Direct Support Professional
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Assisted 25 clients per week in daily personal care, toileting, clothing and transportation.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Assisting Hands Career
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Aided 10 clients per week during mealtimes, in cooking and food preparation.
- Assisted 50 physically disabled individuals per month with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bathroom activities and during other motions.
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement.
Education
BBA - Community Health Services
University of Buea
Cameroon06.2022
Training Program - Patient Care Technician
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL06.2015
Skills
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary care
- Emotional support
- CPR / First aid
- Record-keeping
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Patience
Certification
- Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) - (Updated 2022)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certification - (2019)
- Home Care Certification - (2018)
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
United Us
11.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2016 - 10.2020
Caregiver, Special Needs
Assisting Hands Career
06.2014 - 08.2016
BBA - Community Health Services
University of Buea
Training Program - Patient Care Technician
Florida Career College - Miami
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