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Hussainatou Camara

St. John's,Newfoundland And Labrador

Summary

As a dedicated nursing student at Memorial University of Newfoundland. I am passionate about acquiring knowledge and have had experience working with older adults in a clinical setting and as a home care aide. Due to my clinical experience and success fully finishing the course I am confident to work as Personal Care Assistant.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nursing Student

Memorial University CNS (Chancellor park)
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
  • Monitored client vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Recorded patient information such as condition, diet and progress in medical records.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments or other errands as needed.
  • Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation or playing games.
  • Answered call lights promptly to attend to client requests or needs.
  • Encouraged patients' involvement in decision making regarding their care plan.
  • Assessed home environment for safety hazards and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care for all clients.
  • Adhered to agency policies and procedures while providing home health services.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
  • Assisted family members in understanding how best to provide care for their loved one at home.
  • Accurately documented patient visits
  • Observed changes in the patient's condition or behavior that could indicate a need for further medical attention.
  • Respected the dignity of all patients by maintaining confidentiality of their health information.
  • Provided emotional support to patients who were dealing with difficult diagnoses or end-of-life situations.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.

Home Care Aide

Angel of hope
St.johns, Newfoundland
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
  • Monitored client vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Recorded patient information such as condition, diet and progress in medical records.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments or other errands as needed.
  • Planned recreational activities for the client's physical well-being based on individual needs.
  • Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation or playing games.
  • Answered call lights promptly to attend to client requests or needs.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Encouraged patients' involvement in decision making regarding their care plan.
  • Assessed home environment for safety hazards and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care for all clients.
  • Adhered to agency policies and procedures while providing home health services.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
  • Assisted family members in understanding how best to provide care for their loved one at home.
  • Accurately documented patient visits in an electronic health record system.
  • Observed changes in the patient's condition or behavior that could indicate a need for further medical attention.
  • Respected the dignity of all patients by maintaining confidentiality of their health information.
  • Provided emotional support to patients who were dealing with difficult diagnoses or end-of-life situations.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
  • Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.

HMR Worker

Dominion
St.johns, Newfoundland And Labrador
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Greeted customers and responded to informational requests.
  • Handled customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
  • Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
  • Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
  • Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
  • Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
  • Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
  • Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
  • Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
  • Distributed new item samples to customers to provide opportunities for individuals to try products before purchase.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Used mental math and available tools to total materials needed, costs and payments due.
  • Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
  • Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
  • Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
  • Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
  • Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits.
  • Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.

Clerk HMR

IGA
Montreal, QC
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
  • Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
  • Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
  • Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
  • Operated cash register accurately and efficiently for customer transactions.
  • Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
  • Provided accurate pricing information when requested by customers.
  • Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
  • Offered suggestions for additional items that would complement customer's order selections.
  • Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
  • Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
  • Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
  • Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
  • Monitored quality of all products served to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Memorial University of Newfoundland(CNS)
St John’s, NL
06.2027

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Technical Support
  • Office Management
  • Organization Skills
  • Positive and Professional
  • POS Systems
  • Customer Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Scanner Operations
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Care Plan Management
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Quality program protocols
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Care
  • Compassionate client care
  • Patient transportation

Additional Information

School Leadership and Recognition:
- In various school-related activities, I've taken on leadership positions, demonstrating my commitment to making a positive impact.
- In 2018, I was honored with an award at my high school for my unwavering dedication and hard work.

Timeline

Clinical Nursing Student

Memorial University CNS (Chancellor park)
01.2024 - 04.2024

Home Care Aide

Angel of hope
11.2023 - Current

Clerk HMR

IGA
05.2023 - 08.2023

HMR Worker

Dominion
10.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Memorial University of Newfoundland(CNS)
Hussainatou Camara