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
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
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
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
- Food Safety Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
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