Patrick A. Amaku
New York, NY*****
Tel: 917-***-****. Mobile #646-***-****
Email:************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Seeking a job position as an Occupational Health Technician . I am presently employed as a Site Safety Officer. In order to acquire skills that are essential for employment & professional certification in my in my specialty. Enrolled and attended continue education training, Training Knowledge includes but not limited to Food Safety Training, 30-hour OSHA Construction Training,,40-HR OSHA HAZWOPER, Fire Guard, Fire Safety & Emergency Action Plan Director Trainee. Member Metro NY Chapter of the American Industrial Hygienist Association (AIHA)
CAREER EXPERIENCE
FJC Safety & Security Services Inc . Queens, NY
Security & Fire Guard Life safety officer 11/ 2006 – Present
Performed evaluation of assigned work site in order to recognize objects and situations that may cause obstruction or pose potential hazards
Followed by hazard mitigation & Observing work related habits, exposures that may cause injuries and ill health
Records keeping and hazard report writing. Trained and monitored new employees
Accidents/incident reports writing
Preparation & setting up emergency response protocol, Conducting Fire watch patrol
Verifying the location of all emergency equipment and ambient environmental conditions
ALC Environmental Inc New York
Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor 01/2005-01/2006
Identified the presence of lead in housing materials in order to protect children
Focused specially on the presence of lead in paint and dust, soil and water samples
Performed risk assessments which included but not limited to on-site investigation of a residential dwelling for lead-based paint hazards
Collection of lead-dust for lab analysis in determination if lead abatement project should be employed
New York City Department of Health New York, NY
Public Health Advisor 01/2001 – 11/2001
Investigated suspected and monitored confirmed tuberculosis (TB) cases
Interviewed all parties involved
Provided education and consultation to all TB cases and health care providers
Provided appropriate documentation on all assigned work
Prepared cases for cohort presentation
Elicited contacts for all infectious patients, childhood cases, and reactors. Ensured that all TB patients were offered “Directly Observed Therapy” Ensured adequate case management and treatment continuity. Performed medical chart audits at various medical facilities
All Care Nursing Service Melville, NY
Patient Care Associate 09/1999 – 11/2004
Worked under the supervision of the Nursing Manager to assist in hospital staff in general patient care
Provided patients with assistance in physical & personal hygiene
Provided transportation of non-ambulating patients
Assisted patients to engage in recreational and rehabilitation activities
EDUCATION
Hunter College (Graduate School) of the City University of New York ( CUNY ) New York, NY Master of Public Health (MPH) Major: Environmental Occupational & Occupational Health Science
Manhattan College (Undergraduate academic study program) Riverdale, NY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major: Radiologic Science
Ultrasound Diagnostic School CVT Certificate Cardiovascular Technology New York, NY