Rebecca Boakai
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in personal care and medication administration, with a strong background in program coordination and community engagement, especially with young females, and the elderly women. Proven ability to identify client needs, support daily living activities, and enhance overall well-being of our seniors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Enriched Home health Services, LLC
Minneapolis
09.2023 - Current
- Support client in daily living activities and personal care tasks, including meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation.
- Interact effectively with client to identify needs and preferences.
- Support the client with grocery shopping bi-weekly, and daily purchases of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Benedict Nursing Home
Saint Cloud
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented resident activities and care provided in electronic health records.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Dakota State Hospital
Jamestown
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented resident activities and care provided in electronic health records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored and cared for chemically dependent clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eventide Nursing Home
Jamestown
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented resident activities and care provided in electronic health records.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
City Mayor
Government of Liberia
Tubmanburg
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Led community engagement initiatives to enhance citizen participation in local governance.
- Collaborated with government officials to develop policies addressing public needs.
- Facilitated town hall meetings to gather feedback and address community concerns.
- Managed emergency response efforts during natural disasters and public health crises.
- Coordinated with law enforcement to improve public safety and security measures.
- Advocated for sustainable development practices within municipal planning initiatives.
- Promoted transparency in government operations through regular public updates and reports.
- Collaborated with city council members to set goals for the municipality.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve infrastructure within the municipality.
- Attended meetings with representatives of other cities to compare best practices in urban planning and development.
- Negotiated contracts between municipalities and vendors.
- Participated in public forums to discuss current issues affecting the community.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding municipal operations.
- Presided over City Council meetings when necessary.
County Coordinator
Women In Peacebuilding Network
Bomi
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Coordinated peacebuilding initiatives across diverse communities to foster collaboration.
- Organized training workshops for women on conflict resolution and leadership skills. Advocated for scholarships supporting young school-going girls in educational pursuits.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
- Developed outreach strategies to engage local organizations in peacebuilding efforts.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
- Mentored volunteers in program implementation and community engagement strategies.
- Coordinated all aspects of events related to county initiatives including scheduling speakers and venues.
- Organized meetings with staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to discuss project objectives and strategies.
- Managed data collection processes to ensure accurate record keeping of program information.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Bristol Community College
New Bedford, MASome College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
J J Technical School
Brooklyn Park, MNSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Program coordination
- Effective communication
- Report writing
- Active listening
- Community activities
- Specialty in working with females and senior citizens/elderly
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Enriched Home health Services, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Benedict Nursing Home
01.2018 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Dakota State Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eventide Nursing Home
07.2015 - 02.2017
City Mayor
Government of Liberia
08.2010 - 01.2012
County Coordinator
Women In Peacebuilding Network
03.2008 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Bristol Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
J J Technical School