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Zainab Kamara

Somerset,NJ

Summary

Skilled in first aid and adept at behavior redirection, I leveraged these competencies at Right At Home Health Care to enhance client wellness and independence. My proactive approach ensured a safe environment, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Demonstrating exceptional housekeeping and client documentation skills, I focus on impactful achievements rather than routine tasks.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Center For Family Support
08.2020 - Current
  • 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.

Direct Support Professional

Benchmark Human Services
04.2020 - 12.2021

Medication administered

Light housecleaning

Shopping

Doctors appointments

Caregiver

Right At Home Health Care
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Food Service Worker

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2018

Take patients orders

Food delivery

Dish washing

Cooking and cleaning

Certified Nursing Assistant

Francis Parker Memorial Home
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Education

GED - General Studies

New Brunswick Adult Learning Center
New Brunswick, NJ
07.2018

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Housekeeping tasks

Certification

CPR certification

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Center For Family Support
08.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Benchmark Human Services
04.2020 - 12.2021

Caregiver

Right At Home Health Care
06.2018 - 12.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Francis Parker Memorial Home
06.2016 - 06.2018

Food Service Worker

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2018

CPR certification

GED - General Studies

New Brunswick Adult Learning Center
Zainab Kamara