Immaculate Nyongo
Kansas City
Summary
and reliable DIrect support personal with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.Strong skill in promoting client dignity independence and positive intellectual within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous role by implementing personalized care plan quality that improve overall quof life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills conflicts resolution and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
TNC
Kansas
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and building relationships.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to the care team.
- Implemented behavior support plans to enhance client well-being.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote engagement and enjoyment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Advocated for client needs and preferences within the community services framework.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Supported clients in developing social and communication skills through engaging interactions.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to create individualized care plans for clients.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by following health and safety protocols.
- Advocated for client needs within the community to enhance support services available.
Skills
- Behavior support plans
- Individualized service plans
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Empathy and patience
- Relationship building
Certification
- Level one medication administration ( LIMA 1)
- Certified Nurse Aide ( CNA)
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
TNC
02.2025 - Current