Hi, I’m
Umaru Kamara
Direct Support Professional
FAIRFAX,VA
Summary
Adept at enhancing client wellness, I leveraged compassionate caregiving and behavioral management skills at Platinum Healthcare Services to elevate quality of life for individuals with disabilities. By focusing on tailored care plans and effective crisis intervention, I significantly improved client achievements and safety, showcasing a results-driven approach to direct support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with [Number] years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and [Task]. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Platinum Healthcare Services
Direct Support Professional
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Education
College of Business StudiesFreetown, Sierra Leone
High School Diploma
07.2002
University Overview
Studied and completed a two years Diploma on Statistics, Business Management, Accounting, Business Administration and Economics at the College of Business Studies in Freetown, Sierra Leone from 2000 - 2002.
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
Soccer/Football
Soccer/Football is my favorite sport since primary or elementary school. I have been a Real Madrid FC fan since 10 years old.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Platinum Healthcare Services
07.2023 - Current
College of Business Studies
High School Diploma
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