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Josephine Osede

Lomita

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Amazing Grace Group Home, enhancing client independence through tailored care plans and effective behavior redirection. Skilled in first aid and safety, I foster community integration and provide emotional support, ensuring dignity and well-being for individuals with disabilities.

Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Amazing Grace Group Home
06.2007 - 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.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Education

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology/Sociology

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Emotional support
  • Disability awareness
  • Community integration
  • Transportation assistance

Certification

  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Languages

Hausa
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Amazing Grace Group Home
06.2007 - Current

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology/Sociology

Rio Hondo College
Josephine Osede