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Zahra Abdi

Cedar Rapids

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience at REM Iowa Community Service, excelling in patient care and support. Demonstrated strong time management and problem-solving skills while enhancing patient well-being. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings, ensuring high-quality care and maintaining confidentiality in all communications.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSP

REM Iowa Community Service
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided support for patients' daily hygiene routines such as bathing, dressing, dental care, and grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

DSP

Systems Unlimited
04.2021 - 10.2024
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Medical Assistant Intern

Mercy Care Prairie Creek
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
  • Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.

Warehouse Associate

Nordstrom
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.

Education

Medical Assistant - Heath Care

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2024

Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

DSP

REM Iowa Community Service
11.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant Intern

Mercy Care Prairie Creek
02.2024 - 04.2024

DSP

Systems Unlimited
04.2021 - 10.2024

Warehouse Associate

Nordstrom
08.2018 - 03.2021

Medical Assistant - Heath Care

Kirkwood Community College

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