Sihaam Mohamud
Ottawa, ON,ON
Summary
Compassionate and skilled nursing student with hands-on experience in senior care and customer service. Seeking a role as a Personal Support Assistant where I can utilize my strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of healthcare practices, and commitment to providing high-quality support to residents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Peter D Clark Centre Long Term Care
Ottawa, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in delivering high-quality patient care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient care under supervision, applying foundational nursing skills such as bathing, grooming, and mobility support to maintain patient dignity and comfort.
- Observed and supported Personal Support Workers (PSWs), gaining insights into best practices in patient-centred care and learning to tailor approaches to meet individual needs.
- Enhanced communication skills through direct patient interaction, actively listening to residents and addressing their needs, contributing to a positive and respectful care environment.
Dietary Aide
Greystone Retirement Village
Ottawa
09.2023 - Current
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Served meals to residents by established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance goals, address challenges, and share best practices for continued growth and improvement.
Program Coordinator for Seniors
Social Planning Council Of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
Education
Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON05-2026
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Food handling safety
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Swahili
Somali
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Peter D Clark Centre Long Term Care
09.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Greystone Retirement Village
09.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator for Seniors
Social Planning Council Of Ottawa
05.2023 - 08.2024
Practical Nursing
Algonquin College