Zakariye Badal
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional skilled in client support, medication administration, and compassionate caregiving. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through effective communication and personalized care plans.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Assisted Living
Omaha, NE
03.2026 - Current
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathy-based communication.
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Direct Support Professional
Proactive Homecare
Omaha, NE
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans effectively.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care provided consistently.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, ensuring continuous support and assistance.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wamy High School
Nairobi, Kenya 10-2022
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Compassionate caregiving
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Proactive Homecare
02.2025 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Wamy High School