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Kumba Saidu

Laurel,MD

Summary

Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 14 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 [Task]. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Jubilee Association Of Md
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Direct support professional

Wholistic Home & Community Based Services INC.
11.2011 - Current
  • One of my major responsibilities is to provide excellent communication and relate well with the persons I take care of
  • Make them feel at home and create an atmosphere of trust and confidence
  • Always maintain confidentiality of the person’s personal records and treatments
  • Interact with persons and encourage them to discuss whatever their feelings might be and discuss ways and means to solve them
  • Demonstrate strong recognition of person’s rights and responsibilities
  • Also part of my responsibility is to maintain clean and safe environment for persons and also teach them the need to be in a clean and healthy environment
  • Participate in recreational activities as well as resolve disputes between persons
  • Helping persons with personal hygiene is key to my responsibilities
  • I always bathe them, wash their close, teach them how to brush their tooth and sometime braid their hair as the case may be
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • I always want them to look good
  • Encourage good and healthy eating habits especially for those with other health conditions like diabetes, obesity, hypertension and even encourage them to exercise
  • Ensure they take their medications on daily or regular basis based on their prescription
  • Monitor and evaluate their activities and behaviors and report any unusual behavior to managers or supervisors
  • Ensure and maintain their safety at all time
  • Always complete assigned tasked and document accurately.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

State Enrolled Community Health Nurse - Community Health Nurse.

College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences
Freetown Sierra Leone
10.2010

High School Diploma -

Dr David A Arnold High School
2A Old Wharf Road Wellington Freetown Sierra Leon.
08.2005

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • First aid and safety
  • Client documentation
  • Progress Tracking
  • Bedside Care
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Attentive to People
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Recreational Activities
  • Clear Communication
  • ADL support
  • Behavior redirection

Certification

  • CPR
  • First aid
  • CNA
  • TME
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Jubilee Association Of Md
08.2022 - Current

Direct support professional

Wholistic Home & Community Based Services INC.
11.2011 - Current

State Enrolled Community Health Nurse - Community Health Nurse.

College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences

High School Diploma -

Dr David A Arnold High School

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