Ohenenana Safo
Saint Cloud
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional Caregiver with a record of highly productive task completion and efficient service delivery. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, personal care assistance, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel at using empathy, patience, and active listening to enhance client well-being and foster positive environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP caregiver
Meridian Services
Maple Lake
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual service plans for residents.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the team for assessment.
- Supported individuals in developing social skills through community engagement.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure quality of care was provided to all residents.
- Maintained accurate records of resident behavior and progress for evaluations.
- Coordinated daily documentation for each patient by reporting care provided, responses, and disposition.
Caregiver
Kenwood caregiving
Minneapolis
05.2018 - 11.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client care and support.
- Communicated effectively with team members about client progress and concerns.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
High School Diploma
Accra , Ghana Skills
- Personal care support
- Daily living assistance
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Behavior monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Care planning
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- CPR
- GED
Timeline
DSP caregiver
Meridian Services
11.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Kenwood caregiving
05.2018 - 11.2025
High School Diploma