Johnell Cook
Staten Island, NY *0310
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Catholic Guardians Services -Staten Island, NY
Direct Support professional
April 2020- Present
-Direct support for adults with disabilities
-Assist with ADL skills, hygiene, as well as feeding
-Transport patients into wheelchairs from beds and showers, transport patients into vans for appointments and outings
Island Fresh Laundry-Staten Island, NY
Assistant/Delivery Driver
October 2018- January 2021
-Shipping, receiving, stocking, loading, and unloading company truck
-Collect payments from services
-Responsible for assembling customer orders, securing linens for travel and delivering linens to designated delivery sites
-Keep facility clean and organized after business hours, restocking laundry materials, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Sheriff
July 2016-March 2017
-Supervised and monitoring the daily activities of inmates to include security within housing units, inmate visits, booking/processing, program activities, food service, recreation and general work assignments.
-Managing inmate behavior and used appropriate force when necessary; supervising inmates assigned to Inmate Work Programs.
-Court Security such as secured courtrooms; monitored courts in session; escorted prisoners to and from courts and the Detention Facility; performed security checks within the Courthouse; responded to security check problems and Courthouse incidents.
-Warrant Process such as served legal paper and scheduled and executed Court ordered evictions.
-Transportation such transported inmates and other individuals in custody to/from other correctional facilities, hearings, medical facilities, doctor's appointments.
Top Guard Security-Norfolk, Va
Clove Lakes Rehab Center, Staten Island, NY
Recreational Aide
October 2012-March 2013
-Planned, directed, and coordinated medically-approved recreation programs for patients in the nursing homes for activities that included sports, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. Assessed patients’ condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
-Facilitated activities of daily living skills and assisted residents with functional mobility to increase quality of life
Community Resources, Staten Island, NY
Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional
August 2008-September 2012
-Provided direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
-Fostered positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served. Ensured individuals safety and maintained a safe environment. Reminds and individuals clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training); encouraged self-help activities; reported changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors. Documented services provided. Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
New Drop High School
GED
References are available upon request