Desmond Antwi
Behavior Technician
Contact
Pawtucket, RI *******.********@*****.*** +1-401-***-****
Objective
Dedicated and compassionate Behavior Technician with a strong background in implementing behavior intervention plans and providing direct support to individuals with behavioral challenges. Seeking a position where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, promote their independence, and contribute to their overall well-being. Committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve individual goals and foster positive behavior change.
Education
Bachelor of Informatics and Management
University of Pardubice - Czech Republic 2015
Higher National Diploma
Takoradi Technical University - Ghana 2009
Experience
JUNE 2022 TO PRESENT
Direct Support Professional May Institute
Assisting residents with daily personal routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and using the bathroom.
Ensuring that residents are taking their prescribed medication.
Providing companionship to residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them.
Maintaining care records for the facility.
DECEMBER 2021 TO APRIL 2022
Behavior Technician Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Collecting and recording data on patient behavior.
Providing a safe and supportive environment for patients and their families.
Providing crisis intervention as needed.
Assisting healthcare professionals in providing patient and family training and education.
APRIL 2021 TO OCTOBER 2021
Machine Operator Okonite Company
Inputting instructions into the robotic machine such as the number of products and number of defects.
Setting up machines. Running HMI Machine.
Programming machines. Performing calibration.
SEPTEMBER 2020 TO FEBRUARY 2021
Machine Operator Materion Technology
Set up machines. Programmed machines.
Assisted and supported production equipment.
Performed transactions in ERP system.
FEBRUARY 2020 TO JULY 2020
Machine Operator Web Industries
Performs calibrations.
Ran HMI machines.
Troubleshoots robotic machines.
Checked if the product coming off the line is of good quality as required.
Entered data into the computer system, such as setup time, run time, number of parts completed, and number of parts scrapped.
Communication
Demonstrating understanding and compassion towards individuals and their families. Showing empathy by acknowledging their feelings, validating their experiences, and providing emotional support and working collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual's care. This includes actively participating in team meetings, sharing information effectively, and maintaining open lines of communication to ensure coordinated care.
References
Available upon request.