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John Ofori
Lincoln
Summary
A seasoned Shared Living Provider and Lead Direct Support Professional from Community Alternatives Nebraska and Apace, respectively, I excel in compassionate caregiving and vitals monitoring. Demonstrating reliability, I've enhanced quality of life for individuals through tailored care plans and effective crisis management, fostering trust and promoting personal growth. My approach combines patience, empathy, and meticulous documentation, contributing significantly to team and individual achievements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shared Living Provider
Community Alternatives Nebraska
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments of the individual's abilities and limitations in order to adjust care plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Organized social activities and community outings for the individuals to enhance their quality of life.
- Served as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating a strong work ethic, adherence to ethical guidelines, and commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Managed household budgets responsibly, keeping an accurate record of expenses while ensuring essential needs were met.
- Supported residents in maintaining personal hygiene routines including bathing assistance or grooming tasks where required.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable home for individuals, ensuring compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of shared living services.
- Assisted the individuals in building and maintaining positive relationships with family members, friends, and community members to enhance overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong relationships with the individuals and their families, fostering a trusting and supportive living environment.
- Assisted the individuals in achieving personal goals by providing guidance, encouragement, and resources.
- Provided transportation as needed for medical appointments, errands or recreational activities.
- Coordinated respite services when needed to ensure continuity of care during absences or temporary changes in staffing arrangements.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted the individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported the individuals to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted the individuals with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep the individuals' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of the individuals by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted the individuals through individual service plans.
- Ensured clear communication between residents, their families, healthcare providers by maintaining thorough documentation of updates and progress reports.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through nutritious meal planning, regular exercise routines, and stress management techniques.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for the individuals to promote better nutrition.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Lead Direct Support Professional
Apace
08.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations at residential facilities while adhering to strict guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using approved crisis intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment for the individuals and staff members alike.
- Developed strong relationships with the individuals' families to foster trust, open communication, and continuity of care.
- Led group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and personal growth among the individuals while fostering a sense of community within the residential setting.
- Contributed to team success by consistently demonstrating professionalism, responsibility, adaptability, and initiative in the workplace.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all aspects of the individuals care to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ensured the individuals safety and well-being by diligently monitoring living spaces and proactively addressing potential hazards or concerns.
- Strengthened overall program effectiveness by actively participating in staff training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
- Promoted a positive environment for the individuals through compassionate direct support and effective behavior management techniques.
- Recorded the individuals' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided the individuals to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported the individuals to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members by providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and modeling best practices in direct support.
- Supported the individuals in achieving personal goals with tailored assistance in daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Facilitated community integration for the individuals by coordinating activities, transportation, and providing necessary support during outings.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported the individuals to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Built and maintained rapport with the individuals and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted the individuals with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of individuals by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana.06-2006
High School Diploma -
Prempeh College
Kumasi, Ghana12-1993
Skills
- Respectful attitude
- Patience and empathy
- Compassionate caregiving
- Reliability and punctuality
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- CPR/AED
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
Interests
Timeline
Shared Living Provider
Community Alternatives Nebraska
01.2023 - Current
Lead Direct Support Professional
Apace
08.2010 - Current
MBA - Health Care Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast
High School Diploma -
Prempeh College
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