Home Health Mental

Dorcas Danso

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Bronx, NY 10462

Phone: 929-***-****

Email: ******************@*****.***

Objective

To secure a challenging position where I can utilize my strong skill sets of analytical, research capabilities as well as my communication and leadership skills to add value to the organization.

Education

Certified Home Health Aide, December 2024, Learning Center for Home Health Attendants

Relevant Courses:

Infection Control

Safety Precautions and Fall Prevention

Bathing Assistance

Specialized Mouth Care

HIV/AIDS awareness

Patients Communication

BSc. – Business Administration, July-2017, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana

Relevant Courses:

Human Resource Management, Business Finance, Business Statistics I & II, Economics I & II, Marketing.

Accounting I & II, Research Methods, Communication Skills.

Business Policy and Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Business law, Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibilities, Corporate Governance,

Certification

Mandated Reporter Training- New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Domestic Abuse Training- Beanstalk Childcare Academy.

Suicide Prevention Training- Beanstalk Childcare Academy.

Trauma Informed Care Training-Beanstalk Childcare Academy.

Experience

02/25-Present-Ascend Services Inc

Direct support Professional

Act as a Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support services for families and caregivers of children with mental health, medical or developmental needs.

Observing and documenting children’s behavior and progress.

Promoting social interaction by engaging children in activities that help them build social skills and well-being.

Encouraging enrichment by helping children explore their interest and hobbies.

01/25-Present- Rego Park Counselling

Direct Support Professional

Teaching adults with mental health issues, social skills, life skills and spending quality time with them in their homes.

Accompanying clients to the park, grocery, or other outlets.

Helping clients learn basic skills such as cooking, shopping and financial planning.

Collaborating on achieving their career goals by helping them apply for a job, preparing for an interview or helping them get a GED.

04/24- 01/25- KFC, Bronx, NY

Crew Member

Serving customers in a timely manner.

Assisting in the training of new Crew Members.

Working within a team setting to meet sales goals during a shift.

Follow the company’s security and safety procedures.

Arriving at the start of a shift on time and staying until all duties are complete.

01/18-01/22

Presbyterian Church of Ghana – Accra

Financial Secretary/Treasurer

Keep an accurate record of all receipts and payment authorization.

General financial oversight.

Financial planning and budgeting.

Financial reporting.

01/16-01/20

Presbyterian Church of Ghana - Accra

Youth Advisor/ Youth leader

Providing counseling for the youth of the church and community.

Providing vocational training and education for the youth.

Organizing programs such as health walks, health education, sports, and athletics.

09/17-09/18

Social Security and National Insurance Trust - Accra

Researcher/ Data Entry Officer

Structuring research questionnaires for public use and assisting in internal projects.

Administering questionnaires to various respondents.

Collation and analysis of data.

Registration, verification, and monitoring of SSNIT members' documents.

05/16-07/16

Shai- Osudoku District Hospital - Accra

Administrative Assistant

• Documents management processes include updating, processing filing of documents, printing, photocopying, and scanning of documents.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

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