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Zakiah Rogers

Blackwood,NJ

Summary

My experience at Womb-ish and as a community doula reflects my heartfelt commitment to nurturing families by blending prenatal education with compassionate communication. I strive to guide families through the childbirth journey, ensuring they feel supported and informed, ultimately enhancing the well-being of their newborns. As the Director of Operations at Health Focused Living, I led teams to enhance client care, demonstrating my leadership and problem-solving abilities. I work with individuals with disabilities, and my passion lies in helping others and advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Health Focused Living
Hammonton , NJ
02.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments and community engagements during shift coverage.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients, and provided assistance with eating when necessary, while covering a shift.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Developed relationships with outside agencies and organizations to increase access to resources for clients and families.
  • Provided crisis intervention when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
  • Advised families on how to navigate the disability system including Medicaid waivers or Social Security benefits application processes.
  • Developed relationships with community partners to expand available resources for clients.

Perinatal Doula

Womb-ish
Philadelphia, PA
12.2021 - 01.2025
  • Guided families through the labor process by providing evidence-based information about options available to them.
  • Coached clients on relaxation techniques that reduce stress levels before and during delivery.
  • Facilitated communication between family members throughout the birthing process.
  • Encouraged active participation of partners during childbirth using strategies such as breathing exercises and positive affirmations.
  • Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
  • Offered emotional guidance to help couples navigate challenging conversations related to childbirth preferences.
  • Provided physical comfort measures such as massage, counter-pressure, and hip squeezes during labor.
  • Provided lactation support services including positioning advice and troubleshooting latching issues.
  • Maintained client records detailing interactions with parents, medical staff, and other health professionals involved in the birthing process.
  • Organized follow-up phone calls or home visits after discharge from hospital and birth center to check in on progress of both mother and baby.
  • Educated patients about childbirth procedures and care options available at hospital facility.
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
  • Educated clients on the stages of labor, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
  • Assisted clients in developing birth plans that addressed their needs and wishes for childbirth experience.
  • Offered compassionate listening ear for any concerns or fears related to pregnancy or childbirth.
  • Facilitated communication between client and medical staff during labor and delivery process.
  • Encouraged positive self-talk and affirmations throughout entire birthing process.
  • Presented beneficial positioning techniques for successful labor outcomes.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ

Skills

  • Prenatal education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Childbirth education
  • Birth advocacy
  • Birth plan assistance
  • Labor progression techniques
  • Compassionate communication skills
  • Emotional support
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Perinatal Doula

Womb-ish
12.2021 - 01.2025

Director of Operations

Health Focused Living
02.2020 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Camden County College

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