ABSALOM MWAMBAYA

Peterborough, ON K*H *E*

647-***-**** - ad1h6l@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.

Helpful and committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.

Compassionate Nurse Aide with strong work ethic and experience providing basic care to patients. Proficient in assisting patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Well-versed in taking and recording temperatures, blood pressure and other vitals.

Devote with advanced understanding of medical terminology and procedures. Energetic and personable with compassionate bedside manner. Communicates with healthcare professionals across all organizational levels.

Analytical problem-solver seeking position to apply expertise and enhance care. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient care, companionship and support.

Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages behavioral needs with grace. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail.

Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Orderly committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food preparation and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests.

Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality. Reliable employee seeking position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. SKILLS

• Medical terminology • Food Portioning and Packaging knowledge

• Grooming and bathing

assistance

• Charting expertise

• Understands medical

procedures

• Understands mobility assistance

needs

• Quick problem solver

• Calm and level-headed under

duress

• General housekeeping ability

• Wound care

• Able to lift 70 pounds

• Reliable transportation

• Medication administration

• Dish Preparation

• Dessert Preparation

• Portion Sizes

• Meat Preparation

• Sauce and Dressing Creation

• Salad Creation

• Conflict Negotiation

• Dishwasher Operation

• Safe Handling Standards

• Food Spoilage Prevention

• Shipment Preparation

• Preservation Methods

• Chef Consultations

• Food Procurement

• Kitchen Preparation

• Food Safety and Quality

• Meal Serving

• Proper Food Storage

• Tool Preparation

• Sauce and Soup Cooking

• Floor Vacuuming

• Work Coordination

• Infection control

• Vegetable and Fruit Preparation

• Kitchen Staff Support

• Chef Assistance

EXPERIENCE

03/2022 to

Current

Chef Assistant

Toronto kosher – Toronto, ON

• Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef and waiting staff's needs.

• Unloaded delivery trucks, verified contents against invoice and properly stored food items.

• Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.

• Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.

• Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.

• Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.

• Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.

• Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.

• Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

• Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

• Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

• Lifted and carried heavy materials.

• Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.

• Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

01/2021 to

01/2022

Health Care Aide

Heart to Heart Adult Family House – Auburn, Washington State

• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

• Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.

• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

• Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.

• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

• Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.

• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

• Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.

• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

• Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.

• Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

• Used mobility devices to transport patients.

• Assisted over [Number] residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.

• Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying.

• Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.

• Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.

• Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals, using [Software].

• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.

• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

• Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.

• Collaborated with [Number] interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor's orders and provide optimal treatment.

• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

• Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.

• Participated in [Type] and [Type] performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care.

• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

• Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.

• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

• Provided transportation and appointments management.

• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

• Administered medication as directed by physician.

• Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

• Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.

• Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

• Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.

• Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.

• Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.

• Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.

• Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.

• Transported clients for medical and personal outings.

• Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

• Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.

• Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

12/2021 Health Care Aide

Washington State Department of Health - Seattle, Washington 06/2021 Food And Nutrition Management

Seattle And King Country - Seattle, Washington

05/2021 NURSE DELEGATION CORE

Faith Mobile Educators,LLC - Kent, Washington State 05/2021 CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

FAITH MOBILE EDUCATORS, LLC - KENT, WASHINGTON STATE 05/2021 STRATEGIES FOR SURVING AND THRIVING

FAITH MOBILE EDUCATORS,LLC - KENT, WASHINGTON

05/2021 MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH

FAITH MOBILE EDUCATORS, LLC - KENT WASHINGTON

05/2021 MANAGING DEMENTIA

FAITH MOBILE EDUCATORS, LLC - KENT, WASHINGTON STATE 05/2021 NURSE DELEGATION DIABETES

FAITH MOBILE EDUCATORS, LLC - KENT, WASHINGTON

04/2021 First Aid CPR AERD

Inland Northwest Health Services - Spokane, Washington 01/2016 Law Studies

SAINT AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA - MWANZA, TANZANIA 04/2009 Social Sciences

USEVYA HIGH SCHOOL - KATAVI, TANZANIA

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