Adama Kamara
Fairfax,VA
Summary
To fulfil the job's role successfully through dedication to achieve high levels of success. Looking for an opportunity to make a difference with hard work and dedication.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Kahak Health Care service
Fairfax, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Implemented plans designed for individual's specific needs.
- Participated actively in brainstorming sessions focused on improving existing processes or creating innovative approaches for delivering services more efficiently.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Audited operations and processes to enhance brand and manage compliance.
- Directed the development and maintenance of comprehensive program documentation, including plans, reports, and presentations.
Direct Support Professional
Kahak health care services
Fairfax, Virginia
01.2023 - Current
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Medication Aide
Cobdale Assisted Living
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided education on safe medication practices for family members and caregivers of discharged patients.
- Demonstrated a commitment to customer service by responding promptly and courteously to requests from patients, visitors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provided assistance to nursing staff in administering injections, intravenous therapy and other treatments.
- Instructed patients on proper self-administration of medications when applicable.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
Caregiver, Special Needs
The gardens at fairoaks
Fairfax , VA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Direct Support Professional
Spring of life LLC
Fairfax , VA
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Caregiver
The Key LLC,
Reston, VA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provide personal care service according to directions on the care plan
- Assist with basic needs
- Talk with clients and give them companionship while participating in resident activities
- Help with housekeeping
- Remind medication and appointments
- Assess care plan regularly
- Create and maintain a pleasant work environment
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for clients
- Help with sanitation and housekeeping tasks of the client's room, bathroom, and common areas
- Follows proper procedures in emergencies and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance
- Resident activities
- Companionship
CNA
Sunrise Senior Living
Silver Spring, MD
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Engaging in conversation and providing company with a client
- Assistance with trips or visiting public places
- Assist in Shopping activities
- Assist with basic needs
- Talk with clients and give them companionship while participating in resident activities
- Help with housekeeping
- Remind medication and appointments
- Assess care plan regularly
- Create and maintain a pleasant work environment
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for clients
- Help with sanitation and housekeeping tasks of the client's room, bathroom, and common areas
- Follows proper procedures in emergencies and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Colorado City, CO12-2025
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Penn, PA02.2023
Diploma - Nutrition in Nutrition
Fab Academy
01.2022
Skills
- ADDITIONAL
- Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
- Communication, excellent customer service, time management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Client Care
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Behavioral Management
- Nutrition
- First aid and safety
- Team management
Certification
First Aid Certificate
CPR certificate
Caregiver certificate
CNA certificate
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
Timeline
Program Manager
Kahak Health Care service
04.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Kahak health care services
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
The gardens at fairoaks
10.2022 - 07.2023
Medication Aide
Cobdale Assisted Living
08.2022 - 04.2024
Caregiver
The Key LLC,
01.2022 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional
Spring of life LLC
07.2021 - 09.2022
CNA
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Diploma - Nutrition in Nutrition
Fab Academy
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