Shamso Yusuf
Summary
Enthusiastic caregiver skilled in crisis management and compassionate caregiving. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through positive reinforcement and effective behavioral management. Successfully documented interventions to track progress, ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationships. Committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting a safe, supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
10.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Program Coordinator
Amina Home Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client outcomes.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behaviors and responses for analysis.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
Behavior Technician
Affinity Care
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Direct Support Professional
Enriched Living LLC
04.2019 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Education
Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Skills
- Active listening
- Documentation skills
- Client relationship development
- Crisis management and prevention
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
- Skill development
- Time management
- Housekeeping tasks
Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Behavior Health Specialist
• Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Amina Home Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Behavior Technician
Affinity Care
12.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Enriched Living LLC
04.2019 - 10.2021
Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
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