UMEAYUGHO LUSCIENE NDIFOR
Upper Marlboro
Summary
Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Didnity, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through leadership and motivational interviewing. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at developing personalized care plans, I've significantly improved client satisfaction and independence.
Dedicated Home Health Aid brings 1-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to clients. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort and trust. Knowledge of managing daily living activities, medication administration, and patient safety protocols.
Diligent Home Health Aide with strong foundation in providing compassionate and personalized care to clients. Proven track record of supporting daily living activities, ensuring safety, and promoting well-being. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients and effectively manage varying care needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Didnity
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
Community Support Caseworker
PREVENTIVE MEASURES HEALTH SERVICE
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for performing community outreach activities to promote community awareness for seniors
- Provided case management services, including outreach, resource referral and other community-based services to adults and their families regarding community-based services
- Consulted with participants, families, and community contacts to effectively monitor participants progress
- Coordinated program activities, services, and program implementation with private providers
- Manage ongoing engagement, counseling, assessment, and referral services to consumers in the community
- Coach consumers with developing attainable goals in the areas of recovery, mental health management, housing, education, and employment
- Engage consumers by weekly face-to-face meetings
- Educate consumers on medication management, mental health diagnoses and assist with behavioral management plans
Individual Support Worker
Didnity Health Care
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Washington, DC
- Completed progress notes and incident documentation, complied with agency policies
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients, ensuring their specific needs were met.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
Education
Professional Bachelor’s degree -
Insurance
Master Of Health Science - Home Health Aid
Allied Institute And Technology
Washington DC 07.2024
Higher National Diploma - Insurance
Siantou Higher Institute
Yaoundé Cameroon 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology
University of Bamenda
Cameroon12-2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Treatment Plan
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Patient care
- ADL support
- Team collaboration
- Patient management
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Care plan management
- Nutrition
- Multitasking and organization
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate client care
- First aid and CPR
- Client safety and first aid
- Adaptive equipment use
- Hygiene assistance
- Fast learner
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
Certification
- HHA
- CPR/FIRST AID
- Higher National diploma in Insurance
- Professional Bachelor’s degree in Insurance
Education and Training
JIMIT Higher Institute
Siantou Higher Institute
Allied Health and Technology Institute
Additional Information
Excellent in Braiding
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Didnity
01.2024 - Current
Community Support Caseworker
PREVENTIVE MEASURES HEALTH SERVICE
08.2023 - Current
Individual Support Worker
Didnity Health Care
07.2020 - 02.2021
Professional Bachelor’s degree -
Insurance
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology
University of Bamenda
Master Of Health Science - Home Health Aid
Allied Institute And Technology
Higher National Diploma - Insurance
Siantou Higher Institute
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