Salieu Kamara
Glenolden,PA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with expertise in individualized support planning, crisis management, and behavior redirection. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients and advocating for their needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Merakey Behavioral Health
1380 Wilmington Pike West Chester
07.2025 - Current
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Evaluated individual needs regularly, adjusting care strategies to improve outcomes effectively.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within the organization and community settings.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Direct Support Professional
Melmark
2600 Wayland Road
08.2019 - 04.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored support plans for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and behavioral support, ensuring safety and stability for clients.
- Facilitated recreational activities, promoting social engagement and personal development.
- Documented client progress and incidents meticulously, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Residential Aide
Bancroft
West Chester, PA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident outcomes.
- Monitored and documented resident behavior and progress, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Facilitated recreational activities to encourage social interaction and improve residents' quality of life.
- Developed strategies for crisis intervention, effectively addressing challenging behaviors in residents.
- Advocated for resident needs by communicating effectively with families and healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care.
Caregiver
Manor Care Health Services
Lansdowne, PA
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Developed meaningful relationships with residents, enhancing emotional support.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
Supervisor
Child Fund
Sierra Leone
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Supervised team performance, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and program standards.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and improve service delivery.
- Managed daily operations, optimizing workflow processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives, fostering partnerships with local organizations for resource mobilization.
- Analyzed program data to identify trends, informing decision-making and strategic planning efforts.
- Led staff meetings focused on collaborative problem-solving and sharing best practices within teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing Assistance
OLALUSE TRAINING CENTER FOR NURSING
Upper Darby, PA02-2015
High School Diploma -
Christ The King Collge High School
4 Cemetery Road Bo City, Sierra Leone06-1996
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Social skills development
- Crisis management
- Individualized support planning
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Medical records management
- Report generation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Merakey Behavioral Health
07.2025 - Current
Residential Aide
Bancroft
08.2022 - 06.2025
Direct Support Professional
Melmark
08.2019 - 04.2026
Caregiver
Manor Care Health Services
03.2015 - 07.2018
Supervisor
Child Fund
11.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Nursing Assistance
OLALUSE TRAINING CENTER FOR NURSING
High School Diploma -
Christ The King Collge High School