Safia Issak
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Proactive Health Care Aide, Lab Assistant I, and Medical Assistant with extensive experience in patient care, laboratory techniques, and medical support. Demonstrated expertise in daily living activities, specimen handling, phlebotomy, and medical record management. Bringing strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
CBI Home Health
03.2015 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with feeding, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
Lab Assistant I
Royal Alexandra Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Specimen Control and sterilizing instrument
- Preparing specimens for storage and transport to other facilities
- Operating technical instruments, performing quality control procedures, and equipment maintenance.
- Admitting patients in the out-patients clinic
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Education
Medical Aesthetician Certificate - Medical Aesthetician
La Vie Academy
Edmonton, AB10.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Technology Education College
Columbus, OH09.2005
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen Processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Sharp critical thinker
- Safe specimen handling
- Data logging
- Phlebotomy knowledge
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Cooking, Baking, Hiking, and Swimming
I love to cook or bake for friends and family. And on my free time i like hiking and swimming.
Timeline
Health Care Aide
CBI Home Health
03.2015 - Current
Lab Assistant I
Royal Alexandra Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
08.2006 - 01.2007
Medical Aesthetician Certificate - Medical Aesthetician
La Vie Academy
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Technology Education College
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