Abiola Balogun
Dorchester
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Manager at GUILD FOR HUMAN SERVICES with a proven track record in strategic planning and compassionate care. Expert in client relationship management and safety protocol implementation, I successfully led cross-disciplinary teams to enhance patient well-being and foster independence, ensuring optimal care and satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2023 - Current
- Manages patient daily activities and ensure all appointments are kept.
- Daily observation of behavioral changes and patterns and documenting these in the appropriate register.
- Helps patients' complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines.
- Removes safety hazards and report issues to floor manager
Assistant Manager
GUILD FOR HUMAN SERVICES
10.2022 - Current
- Caring for Geriatric patients, mental health and other patients
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for all the clients' growth and well being
- Acts as Shift Supervisor, directly supervise all staff in the assigned residence on shift
- Assembled and led high-performing , cross-disciplinary teams of staff to care for all the individuals
- Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services
- Coordinate and take individuals to Doctors appointments
- Plan and implement community activities for individuals in the residence.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Direct Support Professional
A N B ASSOCIATES
10.2021 - Current
- Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
Direct Support Professional
ANB ASSOCIATES
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.
- Supervised personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Reported concerns to supervisor to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
Direct Support Professional
HELPING HANDS HOME HEALTH CARE LLC
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Manages patient daily activities and ensure all appointments are kept.
- Daily observation of behavioral changes and patterns and documenting these in the appropriate register.
- Helps patients' complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines.
- Removes safety hazards and report issues to floor manager.
- Ensures client's safety and general well-being.
- Transfers clients from bed to wheel chair and to ambulance.
- Documents accurate and detailed entry of client's activities in a daily log book.
Direct Support Professional
Unicare Inc
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Manages patient schedules and ensures all doctor's appointments are kept.
- Daily observation of behavioral changes and patterns and documenting these in the appropriate register.
- Performs housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
- Helps patients' complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines.
- Removes safety hazards and report issues to program director.
- Ensures Client's safety and general well-being.
- Transports clients to appointment.
- Documents accurate and detailed entry of client's activities in a daily log book and on company's designated online portal.
Direct Support
Federal Medical Centre Abuja Nigeria
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Perform personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties
- Prepare meals and assist clients with eating and drinking
- Assist with the use of incontinence products or provide bathroom visit support
- Run errands, including shopping for groceries and essential household items
- Help clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs and back.
Direct Support
Yaba Psychiatric Hospital Nigeria
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Help patient to complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines
- Transport clients to appointment
- Performs housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
- Daily observation of behavioral changes and patterns
- Help clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs and back.
Education
Msc - Project Management
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria04-2014
Bsc - Economics
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria10.1990
Advanced Level -
Ilesa Grammar School
Ilesa, Nigeria10.1986
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- AED certification
- Client relationship management
- Safety protocol implementation
- Activity planning
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Compassionate care
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Multitasking and organization
- Scheduling and planning
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Safety Care
- Appointment Management
- Good communication skills
- CPR, Adult First AID & AED
- Bsc Economics
- Master in Project Management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
GUILD FOR HUMAN SERVICES
10.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
A N B ASSOCIATES
10.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
ANB ASSOCIATES
10.2021 - 10.2022
Direct Support Professional
HELPING HANDS HOME HEALTH CARE LLC
12.2019 - 10.2021
Direct Support Professional
Unicare Inc
01.2017 - 12.2019
Direct Support
Federal Medical Centre Abuja Nigeria
01.2011 - 12.2019
Direct Support
Yaba Psychiatric Hospital Nigeria
02.2008 - 03.2011
Msc - Project Management
University of Ibadan
Bsc - Economics
Obafemi Awolowo University
Advanced Level -
Ilesa Grammar School