AHMED KYUSSUF
Shakopee
Summary
Dedicated Residential Counselor with expertise in crisis management, client advocacy, and progress monitoring. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans that enhance client independence and improve overall well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Jobs House of Prosperity
Shakopee, MN
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided support to individuals in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting strategies to meet changing client needs.
- Monitored client progress, documenting observations and reporting significant changes to supervisors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Conducted regular check-ins with residents to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing support.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
Direct Support Professional
Carestay Memorial
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate medical appointments for clients, ensuring proper follow-up on treatments and recommendations.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client engagement and safety protocols within supportive environments.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health System Studies
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- De-escalation techniques
- Client advocacy
- Boundaries establishment
- Supply replenishment
- Safety management
- Client transportation
- Progress monitoring
- Patient education
- Professionalism and ethics
- Self-care practices
- Substance abuse disorders
- HIPAA protocols
- EMR software updates
- Resident support
- Incident reporting
- Policy enforcement
- Emergency response
- Staff communication
- Progress documentation
- Staff training
- Crisis management
- Dietary requirements
- Wound care
- Call answering and routing
- Teamwork
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Jobs House of Prosperity
11.2025 - 05.2026
Direct Support Professional
Carestay Memorial
04.2023 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health System Studies
Metropolitan State University