Evanson Mungara
Springfield
Summary
Dedicated Residential Support Specialist with a proven track record at Mental Health Association Inc., excelling in mental health support and safety awareness. Enhanced resident well-being through compassionate care and effective personal assistance, achieving a significant improvement in community integration. Skilled in first aid and fostering positive environments, consistently prioritized resident safety and confidentiality.
Possessing compassionate and empathetic nature, combined with effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Understands importance of providing safe and supportive environment, and brings skills in active listening and conflict resolution. Committed to making positive impact on residents' lives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Support Specialist
Mental Health Association Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Documented residents'' progress and challenges in detailed case notes for review by supervisors and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated closely with other Residential Support Specialists to maintain a cohesive and supportive team atmosphere within the facility.
- Continuously evaluated personal performance and sought feedback from supervisors and peers in order to enhance professional development and improve service quality.
- Assisted residents with personal care tasks, ensuring their health, hygiene, and well-being were maintained at all times.
- Facilitated social interactions among residents by organizing group activities and outings that fostered a sense of community.
- Monitored residents'' emotional well-being closely while providing compassionate support during difficult periods or transitions within their lives.
- Conducted regular safety checks on living spaces to identify potential hazards or issues requiring attention from maintenance staff.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vantage at Wilbraham
01.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA11-2026
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Mental health support
- First aid and CPR
- Adaptive equipment use
- Personal care assistance
- Working independently
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
Timeline
Residential Support Specialist
Mental Health Association Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vantage at Wilbraham
01.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
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