Kareem Edwin
Direct Support Professional
Queens,NY
Summary
Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skills for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building a foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Concepts Of Independence
New York, NY
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Day Habilitation Specialist
AABR
Queens Village, NY
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitored safety and welfare of people supported and took corrective actions or notified supervisor of concerns.
- Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Residential Care Specialist
AABR
College Point, NY
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Education
GED -
Miller Grove High School
Lithonia, GA 08.2007 - 05.2009
Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology
Omnitech Institute
Atlanta, GA 10.2011 - 06.2013
Associates Degree In Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Lithonia, GA 10.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
State regulations knowledge
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Concepts Of Independence
06.2019 - 09.2022
Day Habilitation Specialist
AABR
10.2018 - 12.2020
Residential Care Specialist
AABR
03.2017 - 11.2020
Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology
Omnitech Institute
10.2011 - 06.2013
Associates Degree In Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
10.2009 - 07.2011
GED -
Miller Grove High School
08.2007 - 05.2009
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