Rachida Baare
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Catholic Charities, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client independence through compassionate support and effective documentation. Strong advocate for emotional well-being, fostering a safe environment and consistently achieving client goals. Adaptable and committed to improving quality of life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bay Community Support Services
Annapolis, MD
08.2016 - Current
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Catholic Charities
Baltimore, MD
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and positioning (i.e., helping clients move between the bed, chair, wheelchair, etc.).
- Provide medication reminders and help with basic medication. Monitor and document the client's physical and emotional condition, reporting any changes to the family or healthcare provider.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
Caregiver
Fem Nursing
Landover, MD
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
A.S - Nursing Candidate
Anne Arundel Community College
Maryland05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
College Sonni Ali Ber
Niger07.2010
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- ADL support
- Emotional Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Nutrition Support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavioral Management
- Medication Administration
- Client documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient care
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client support
- Active listening
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Care plan management
- Nutrition support
Certification
- CERTIFIED MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
- CPR/FIRST AID/AED
- BLS
- LPN-Licensed practical Nurse
LANGUAGES
French
Fluent
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Catholic Charities
11.2024 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
Bay Community Support Services
08.2016 - Current
Caregiver
Fem Nursing
07.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
College Sonni Ali Ber
A.S - Nursing Candidate
Anne Arundel Community College