Zakariye Ahmed Farah
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
DSP
DDCN
Omaha, NE
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Machine Operator
Fiserv
Omaha, NE
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Omaha, NE
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
AL ALI
SOMALIA03-2017
Skills
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Self motivation
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Laptop and tablet operation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Team collaboration
- Attentive to people
- Mental health understanding
- Effective communication
- Goal setting
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Mobility assistance
Languages
English
Professional
SOMALI
Native/ Bilingual
KISWAHILI
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
DSP
DDCN
01.2024 - 01.2025
Delivery Driver
Amazon
09.2023 - 03.2024
Machine Operator
Fiserv
08.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
AL ALI
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