mohamed abdi
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Hi, my name is Mohamed. I am a compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with over two years of experience providing personal care and daily support to individuals with physical disabilities. I specialize in assisting with mobility, medication management, meal preparation, and household tasks while promoting independence and emotional well-being. I am known for building strong trust and rapport with clients through patience, empathy, and consistent, high-quality care, and I enjoy collaborating with families and care teams to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Isra homecare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation and nutritional planning for clients.
- Supported individuals with daily living skills and personal care needs.
- Provided daily support to a 64-year-old woman with paralysis, assisting with medication management, mobility, and various daily tasks to promote comfort and independence.
- • Helped maintain a clean and safe living environment, including sweeping, organizing, and assisting with household chores.
- • Supported client engagement and emotional well-being, participating in activities such as watching favorite shows, storytelling, and taking seasonal walks to encourage companionship and reduce isolation.
- • Collaborated with coworkers to ensure proper nutrition and care, including coordinating meals and managing household responsibilities as part of a caregiving team.
- • Demonstrated consistent compassion, patience, and reliability, building strong rapport and trust with the client throughout my time in the role.
Housing Specialist
Harmony care solutions LLC
Saint Paul, Minnesota
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided housing-related services under Minnesota;s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program for individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, or housing instability. Supported clients through both housing transition and housing sustaining phases to promote long-term stability in independent settings.
- Key Responsibilities:
- • Managed a caseload of 12–15 clients, delivering individualized, community-based support aligned with DHS and MA program requirements.
- • Assisted clients with housing transition tasks including locating housing, scheduling tours, completing applications, and coordinating move-in logistics.
- • Provided ongoing sustaining services such as landlord mediation, lease education, budgeting, and early intervention to prevent eviction or displacement.
- • Collaborated regularly with waiver case managers, housing consultants, MSHO/MSC+ care coordinators, and county workers to support continuity of care.
- • Advocated for clients during housing interviews, connected them to rental assistance resources (e.g., Section 8, Bridges, GRH), and referred to local food, utility, and legal support services.
- • Educated clients on tenancy rights/responsibilities and supported lease compliance to maintain long-term housing success.
- • Maintained timely, accurate documentation for each client per DHS requirements including progress notes, billing logs, housing service plans, and eligibility verification.
- • Participated in person-centered planning processes and followed Housing First and trauma-informed care principles in all service delivery.
- • Developed strong partnerships with property managers and landlords across Ramsey County and nearby suburbs to increase housing opportunities for vulnerable populations.
- Key Achievements:
- • Helped over 28 clients secure stable housing within 1 year 5 months of referral.
- • Maintained a 80%+ housing retention rate among sustaining clients.
- • Successfully navigated housing for clients with criminal backgrounds, poor credit, or prior evictions by building landlord trust and presenting strong support plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 01.2025 - 08.2025
Associate of Arts - Arts Education
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN 08.2023 - 08.2025
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility support
- Medication reminders
- Behavior intervention
- Team collaboration
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship and emotional support
- Communication and teamwork
- Patience and empathy
- Observing and reporting changes
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota
01.2025 - 08.2025
Housing Specialist
Harmony care solutions LLC
10.2023 - 06.2025
Associate of Arts - Arts Education
Normandale Community College
08.2023 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
Isra homecare
03.2023 - 08.2025