Esther Mensah
Atlanta,Georgia
Email: **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bronx Community College, Bronx NY
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts; June, 2017
SOFTWARE/SKILLS
● Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly organized, detail oriented and versatile, works well on a team, able to work with minimum supervision, effective problem solving and multitasking skills.
● Current Basic Life Support and CPR Certification EXPERIENCE
New York City Administration for Children's Service, New York July 2018 – Present Congregate Care Specialist
● Performs tasks that improves quality of life for young children which includes but not limited to transporting, organizing plays and recreational trips
● Perform basic Activity of Daily Living (ADLs) and community integration.
● Provide home care services for the children during the working day and through limited extended hours.
● Offer continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities and create and maintain safe learning and playing environments.
● Observe and document children’s behavior and progress, and provide written and verbal updates to parents; notify parents of potential behavioral issues.
● Observe and monitor children behavior and chart observations and incidents.
● Assists children and parents in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services. Tempositions’ Group, New York Jan 2015 –June 2018 Direct Support Professional
● Provided care and support for individuals with developmental disability
● Assisted in activities of daily living for patients
● Adapt at taking vital signs; temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates
● In-depth knowledge of preparing, maintaining, and disseminating unit reports
● Clean, maintain and inspect work area for patient’s safety. Esther Mensah
Atlanta,Georgia
Cell: 917- 891- 4371
Email: **********@*****.***
● Provided short-term case management and referral services to clients with emergency situations.
● Coordinated and provided training of basic personal and social skills, simple academic or work skills to students in a state school, residence, group home, workshop or supported employment environment.
The Children's Aid Society New York, New York March 2012 - Dec. 2014 Administrative Assistant Intern
● Performed both administrative, clerical and organizational duties
● Assisted with daily living activities in the children home, in a daytime non-residential facility or in a residential facility.
● Ensured database information is maintained on case intake and dispositions.
● Established and maintained contact with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with the children to provide information and obtain feedback on children overall progress
● Conducted timely face-to-face responses to filed reports of alleged child maltreatment and performed assessment that identify and address safety concerns.
● Collaborated with community partners and other agencies to create a system of support for children and families.
● Researched into and ensured foster care placement as well as living situations are stable and in the best interests of the children and are in line with developed permanency goals. Bronx Leadership Academy, Bronx New York; Sept. 2011 – May 2012 Volunteer
● Provided support with food distribution to the needy through church, food pantry and Soup kitchens within the Bronx community.
● Assisted with meal preparation, encouraged client participation in group activities, provided transportation assistance and limited case management
● Performed other professional responsibilities that are assigned by my supervisor.