Ebensna Odige
Everett,MA
Summary
Committed community health worker with experience in providing support and services to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting health education sessions, facilitating access to healthcare services, and advocating for individual and community needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to implement community health initiatives. Made significant contributions to improving health outcomes and increasing awareness on preventive care in previous roles.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Jamaica Plain, MA
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored client progress towards health goals and objectives.
- Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
- Notified individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals and provided transportation to appointments.
- Organized educational seminars regarding preventive health measures and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
- Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
- Returned calls, emails and faxes according to departmental policy.
- Produced and distributed brochures, flyers and packets covering infant mortality risk factors and chronic diseases.
- Counseled clients on issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and violence prevention.
Laboratory Assistant
Mass General brigham
Salem, MA
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Documented and reported test results accurately, maintaining detailed records in compliance with laboratory protocols.
- Collected, recorded and analyzed data from various tests.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Provided technical support and training to new laboratory personnel and interns, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous materials or chemicals in the lab.
- Conducted routine and specialized tests in medical or research labs to support diagnostic and research activities.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New England homes for the Deaf
Danvers, MA
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lahey Hospital
Beverly, MA
05.2013 - 05.2018
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Wic Coordinator
Cambridge Health Alliance-Everett Hospital
Everett, MA
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
Education
Certificate - Community Health Worker
Quincy College
Quincy, MA01-2023
High School Diploma -
Vision Des Norma Lien
port au prince Haiti07-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
Quincy College
Quincy, MASkills
- Community-based resources
- Substance abuse prevention
- Care plan development
- Data collection
- Health education
- Public outreach
- Bilingual in Haitian Creole and French
Languages
French
Professional
Haitian Creole
Professional
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
04.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Mass General brigham
06.2018 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
New England homes for the Deaf
05.2018 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lahey Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2018
Wic Coordinator
Cambridge Health Alliance-Everett Hospital
Certificate - Community Health Worker
Quincy College
High School Diploma -
Vision Des Norma Lien
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
Quincy College
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