MARIAH NSE PETERS

Port Harcourt • Tel: +234********** • Email: ad21jn@r.postjobfree.com

Profile Summary

An enthusiastic, compassionate, and adaptable caregiver with years of experience in care giver, exploring new full-time career in care giving in fast-paced environment. I am self motivated and disciplined with passion to care and excellent communication skills. I maintain high level of honesty, professionalism and deliver excellent care, as well as having proactive problem-solving skills, work effectively under pressure and enjoys contributing to other people’s health and happiness.

And also dedicated and empathetic autism specialist and behaviour therapist with an extensive knowledge and skills in providing interventions to individuals with special needs using applied behaviour analysis approachwith the sole aim of improving theiroverall quality of life.

CERTIFICATION

Diploma in Caregiving by Alison

Elderly care and caring for the disabled

Introduction to caregiving

Employed as a volunteer worker – Pearl Clinics and Maternity Limited

Psychology Biology and Behaviour

Nursing Studies – patient care and Hygiene

SKILLS/QUALITIES

Kind

Strong team player

Proficient I.T skills in electronic patient management system, Microsoft office programs and internet.

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, confidentiality and respect for all.

Ability to check Blood pressure and Blood sugar.

Ability to support with personal care.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Can work on own initiative and does not lose focus under pressure.

Commendable organization, managerial skills, and attention to details.

Self-motivated in personal development and learning new skills.

High stress tolerance and does not lose focus under pressure

Diligent and disciplined towards achievement of assigned tasks.

Work Experience

February 2015-Present Centre Coordinator II Pleasant Places Therapy Center, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Responsible for holding initial consultations and interviews with parents and guardians of children with special needs.

Conducted direct observation and baseline assessments for children before intake. Provided interventions and support to help build daily living skills for our service users using a direct intervention approach on a one-on-one basis

Implemented behavior modification techniques using ABA approach to support positive behavior, increase language and communication, social and adaptive/self-help skills.

Provided full day care support and classroom facilitation support for our service users.

Provided interventions for individuals with learning difficulties, promoting their intellectual, emotional and physical development.

Implemented treatment plans and programs developed by the behavior analyst.

Documented and monitored clients progress through appropriate ABA data collection and graphs.

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop review clients progress and re-assessments if need be.

Education

2007Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Uyo Nigeria.

1998 SSCE Secondary School, Okat, Onna, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

2023 Certified Autism Specialist (IBCCES University)

2015 Special Needs: Sensory Challenges and Learning (Autism spectrum adaptive program, autism south Africa)

2015 Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (40 hours BACB Training) International Training Center for Applied Behavior Analysis

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES

Apr.2019 First Pan African Congress on Autism (PACA), Nairobi, Kenya.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Volunteering in the special needs section of the children’s department in my church for Sunday school services.

Relevant Skills

Soft Skills: Empathy, Active listening, Effective Communication Skill, Patience, Flexibility, Problem-solving.

•Technical Skills: Safeguarding knowledge, highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, Advocacy, Assistive Technology, Proficient in Microsoft-word, An understanding of the concept of Confidentiality, Behavior Modification, Legal and Ethical Considerations concerning clients. Counseling and Emotional Support.

Languages: English

REFERENCES

Available on request

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