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
2023.07 - Current (1 year & 2 months)
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 Studies , Freetown, 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
2023.07 - Current (1 year & 2 months)
College of Business Studies
High School Diploma
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