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Aminata Kamara

Aminata Kamara

Direct Support Professional Home Healthcare
Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Divine Support Services, skilled in crisis intervention and individualized care planning. Successfully organized recreational events that fostered community and belonging among clients, while enhancing their independence and well-being through tailored support and compassionate care. Committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Attentive Direct Care Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.

Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 4 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 4 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and other tasks. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Diligent Direct Professional with solid background in providing compassionate support to individuals. Adept at managing daily activities and ensuring clients' well-being through personalized care plans. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving skills. Diligent Direct Care Professional with solid background in providing compassionate support to individuals. Adept at managing daily activities and ensuring clients' well-being through personalized care plans. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Divine Support Services
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.

Direct Support Professional

Simple Torch Homecare, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.

Direct Support Professional

American Safety Options
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Education

High School Diploma -

Freeway Baptist High School
Monrovia, Liberia
08.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individualized care planning

Behavioral documentation

Recreational event planning

Team collaboration

Client assessment

Personal care support

Health and safety

First aid and safety

Emergency response

CPR and Child CPR Training (2025)

First aid and CPR knowledge

Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

Timeline

CPR/AED/First Aid

03-2025

Direct Support Professional

Divine Support Services
01.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Simple Torch Homecare, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Direct Support Professional

American Safety Options
01.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Freeway Baptist High School
08.2009 - 06.2013
Aminata KamaraDirect Support Professional Home Healthcare