PROSPER DURU
Saint John
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. I am a kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Hardworking employee with multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every client a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Community Support Worker
Capital Family Services
08.2023 - Current
- Participates in assessment and implementation of goal setting and program planning such as Individualized Support Plans for persons supported.
- Evaluates individuals’ needs and develop short-term and long-term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of the individual and their personal networks (both professional and nonprofessional).
- Support individuals to function more independently in their own homes and community.
- Teach and assist individuals with activities such as hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, and safety skills.
- Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities.
- Accompanies and/or transports individuals to activities and appointments.
- Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations.
- Administers medication to individuals in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
- Attends to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the client.
- Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate.
- Contribute to team effectiveness through clear and direct communication and participation in staff meetings.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Personal Support Worker
REVERA KINGS GARDENS
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
Clinical Experience
REVERA KINGS GARDENS
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
- Collaborated with the instructor and classmates to ensure safe patient care was delivered
Youth Service Worker
HEALING WITHIN
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Mentored individuals in life skills, educational subjects and vocational competencies
- Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior
- Offered key emotional support to special needs youth
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB04.2025
Certificate - PSW
College Essor
Montreal, QC10-2022
Skills
- Household Organization
- Client Records Management
- Critical Thinking
- Bedside Care
- Clear Communication
- Problem Identification
- Household Cleaning
- Client Education
- Supportive Personality
- Attentive to People
- Relationship Building
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Planning
- Communication Assistance
Languages
English
Timeline
Specialized Community Support Worker
Capital Family Services
08.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
REVERA KINGS GARDENS
06.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Experience
REVERA KINGS GARDENS
06.2022 - 07.2022
Youth Service Worker
HEALING WITHIN
09.2021 - 04.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
University of New Brunswick
Certificate - PSW
College Essor
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