Christoper Bukowski
Langhorne
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
One Well Healthcare
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Employed communication skills to build trust and rapport with patients and families.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Life Enrichment Assistant
Symphony Manor of Feasterville
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved emotional well-being of residents by offering compassionate companionship and active listening.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance planning responsibilities alongside direct resident engagement in daily programming efforts.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
Activities Assistant
The Birches at Newtown
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Implementation of daily activities to residents in the memory care and personal care units
- Development of activities specific to the individuals’ physical and cognitive limitations
- Facilitating group outings in the community, including restaurants and stores
- Conducted physical activity sessions including balloon volleyball, circle kickball, bat-the-balloon, bowling and beanbag toss
- Conducted cognitively stimulating activities such as trivia, word-finds, fill-in-the blanks, concentration card game and board games
Member Service Associate
Salvation Army
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Provided excellent customer service
- Gave tours to perspective members
- Sold membership packages
- Maintained membership accounts
- Processed paperwork
- Point of Sale transactions
- Kroc Suite software
- Handle emergencies according to policies and procedures
- Serve as a representative at offsite events
Sales/Technician
NBN Group
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Performed initial set-up & testing of durable medical equipment
- Included extensive contact with a senior population
- Trained clients in homes and hospitals regarding proper usage of products
- Regular communication with patients needed in order to see to their needs
- Managed inventory
- Scheduled maintenance
- Tracked all activity in the company mandated program
- Improved preventive maintenance rate from less than 20% to more than 90% within a year
Proof Editor
Yellowbook USA
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Reviewed advertisement pre-publication drafts for accuracy & technical correctness
- Entered corrections in database
- Documented progress of contracts
Associate Bureau Manager
ESPN Sports Ticker
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Wrote previews for basketball, football, golf, and Summer Olympics, as well as baseball recaps
- Conformed to Associated Press & ESPN style guidelines
- Compiled, proofread, edited & transmitted statistical & editorial newswire copy to 'broad page' & 'ticker' networks
- Coordinated with the computer department to launch a data entry system for golf, resulting in time saved & improved consistency in the compiling & transmission of scoring results
- Managed customers’ content inquiries & assisted them in data utilization while coordinating with customer service, contributing to clientele stability
Education
B.A. - English/Journalism-Communications
Averett University
Danville, VA01.1993
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Relationship building
- Client transportation
- Progress documentation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
One Well Healthcare
10.2022 - 03.2024
Life Enrichment Assistant
Symphony Manor of Feasterville
01.2020 - 01.2021
Activities Assistant
The Birches at Newtown
01.2018 - 01.2020
Member Service Associate
Salvation Army
01.2010 - 01.2017
Sales/Technician
NBN Group
01.2004 - 01.2009
Proof Editor
Yellowbook USA
01.2003 - 12.2003
Associate Bureau Manager
ESPN Sports Ticker
01.1996 - 01.2001
B.A. - English/Journalism-Communications
Averett University
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