Salma Issa
HOME HEALTH
Columbus,OH
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
I’m Salma, a senior Public Health student at Otterbein University with a minor in Art Studio. I’m passionate about public health, particularly mental health and prevention. Through my academic and professional experiences, I have become interested in how research, communication, and community-based programs can be used to prevent health issues and improve well-being. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in epidemiology, where I can use research and data to better understand health problems and develop effective prevention strategies.
Work History
Caregiver
3 Years 2 Months- Provided one-on-one care and support for an individual with special needs in a home setting.
- Assisted with daily living activities, routines, personal care, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment.
- Offered emotional support, patience, and encouragement to help the individual feel comfortable and understood.
- Supported schoolwork and learning activities by helping with assignments, organization, and daily educational tasks.
- Communicated with family members regarding needs, progress, routines, and any concerns.
- Promoted independence, confidence, and positive behavior through consistent support and encouragement.
Mental Health Specialist
7 Months- Provide trauma-informed care and direct support to adolescent behavioral health patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families through communication, education, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
- Maintain patient and staff safety using de-escalation, limit setting, crisis intervention, and physical intervention techniques when needed.
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support individualized treatment and behavior plans.
- Monitor patient behavior, document observations, and assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic unit environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health Education, Minor in Art Studio
Skills
Program planning and evaluation
Crisis management and de-escalation
Interpersonal skills
Patience
Empathy
Emotional intelligence
Organization
Creativity
Certification
Therapeutic crisis intervention
CPR & AED
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Mental health first aid
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health.
2026.01 - 2026.08Read More
Caregiver
HOME HEALTH
2023.08 - CurrentRead More
Otterbein University
Bachelor of Arts from Public Health Education, Minor in Art Studio
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