Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sahia Shirley

Goldsboro,NC

Summary

Dedicated and highly trained healthcare professional transitioning from Direct Support Professional to Clinical Medical Assisting. Combines hands on patient care, behavioral support, and medication administration as a DSP with comprehensive clinical training from a Medical Assistant program. Currently preparing for the upcoming CCMA certification exam. Proven ability to manage patient workflows, maintain meticulous medical records, and deliver compassionate patient-centered care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Skill Creations
Durham, NC
07.2024 - Current
  • Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care to enhance their quality of life.
  • Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
  • Recorded client progress and interactions to ensure compliance with company policies and improve care continuity.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.

Hospitality Aide

Bartley Healthcare
Jackson Twsp, NJ
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Monitored residents' health status and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Provided companionship to residents, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Adjusted beds, lights, bed rails and pillows to aid in patient comfort and safety.
  • Provided assistance to nursing staff by helping with patient care activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests for assistance.

Direct Support Professional

Royal Community Support
Lakewood, New Jersey
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction and well-being.
  • Documented client progress and interactions in accordance with company policies.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant

Stepful Inc.
New York, NY
01-2025

High School Diploma -

Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro, NC
05-2021

Nursing

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Health monitoring
  • Charting and documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Personal care assistance
  • First aid and CPR

Accomplishments

  • Employee of The Month of Feb 2026

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Training for Medication Administration

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Skill Creations
07.2024 - Current

Hospitality Aide

Bartley Healthcare
05.2024 - 07.2024

Direct Support Professional

Royal Community Support
03.2024 - 07.2024

Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant

Stepful Inc.

High School Diploma -

Goldsboro High School

Nursing

Winston-Salem State University
Sahia Shirley