Isha Abdi
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled in supporting youth in residential care, with expertise in behavior monitoring and incident reporting. Maintained a safe, structured environment by enforcing safety protocols and ensuring cleanliness. Collaborated with team members to facilitate operations while providing personal care and behavioral support. De-escalated conflicts through active listening and clear communication, fostering a positive atmosphere for youth development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
YSO Care Worker
Standing Tall Music City
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2026 - 09.2026
- Followed safety procedures for tools, lifts, and heavy items
- Communicated with team members to complete daily venue tasks
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Supported youth through daily routines at residential care organization.
- Monitored behavior and documented incidents in client records.
- De-escalated conflicts using calm communication and active listening.
- Supervised activities and enforced safety rules during group settings.
- Reported concerns to case managers and treatment staff.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Utilized vehicles to transport youth to and from school, appointments and outings.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Documented and reported incidents affecting child safety. that negatively affected child safety.
Daycare Assistant
The Gardner School
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported Gardner School teachers during classroom routines and daily transitions.
- Supervised children during indoor play, outdoor play, and learning activities.
- Prepared classroom materials for arts, reading, and sensory activities.
- Assisted with snack time, meal service, and cleanup procedures.
- Monitored children for safety, behavior, and emotional needs.
- Guided children with handwashing, rest time, and personal care routines.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
Caregiving Manager
Hope
Nashville, TN
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised caregiving schedules for Hope clients and staff assignments
- Coordinated daily care plans with nurses, families, and support teams
- Managed shift coverage and resolved staffing gaps across care visits
- Monitored client needs and updated care records for Hope services
- Trained caregivers on personal care, safety, and service standards
- Communicated with families about care changes and service expectations
- Facilitated communication between families, caregivers, guardians regarding their loved one's care plan objectives.
- Supported caregiver onboarding, coaching, and performance discussions
- Reviewed incident reports and followed Hope compliance procedures
Cargiving
Cornerstone
Jamestown, North Dakota
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Hunters Lane High School
Nashville, TNSkills
Skilled in supporting youth in residential care, with expertise in behavior monitoring and incident reporting Maintained a safe, structured environment by enforcing safety protocols and ensuring cleanliness Collaborated with team members to facilitate operations while providing personal care and behavioral support De-escalated conflicts through active listening and clear communication, fostering a positive atmosphere for youth development
Skilled in supporting youth in residential care, with expertise in behavior monitoring and incident reporting Maintained a safe, structured environment by enforcing safety protocols and ensuring cleanliness Collaborated with team members to facilitate operations while providing personal care and behavioral support De-escalated conflicts through active listening and clear communication, fostering a positive atmosphere for youth development
Timeline
YSO Care Worker
Standing Tall Music City
03.2026 - 09.2026
Daycare Assistant
The Gardner School
06.2025 - 01.2026
Cargiving
Cornerstone
06.2024 - 12.2024
Caregiving Manager
Hope
04.2024 - 06.2025
Hunters Lane High School