EDWARD SARKODIE
Bronx,NY
Summary
Seeking a permanent support service position in a health-related field that allows room for personal development and professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Worker
BRONXCARE SPECIAL CENTER
BRONX, NEW YORK
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with dietitians to develop customized meal plans for patients, ensuring optimal nutritional support during their recovery process.
- Developed effective relationships with nursing staff to better understand patient needs and provide appropriate nutritional care throughout their stay.
- Supported the nutritional needs of diverse patients by preparing meals according to specific dietary restrictions.
Home Health Aide
Ninna Butler and Family
New Rochelle, NY
02.2017 - Current
- Assist patient with personal hygiene
- Remind and prompt patient to take medications in a timely manner
- Prepared meals per nursing directive specific to patient health status
- Act as a companion to patient
- Perform housekeeping duties including cleaning and ensuring that all surfaces are sanitized.
Sales Assistance
AOKO Group
NY, NY
02.2016 - Current
- Assisting customers in order to help them find what they need
- Ensuring stock levels are well maintained
- Promoting store products and advertising special offers
- Providing customers with information on pricing and product availability
- Handling customer complaints or handing customers on to management.
Human Resources Coordinator
ROSE ASSOCIATES, INS
New York, New York
05.2021 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Technician
Bronxcare Hospital Center
1265 Fulton Avenue
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Home Health Aide
Ms. G Home Care Agency
New York, New York
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Interview patients and their families each day and record changes in health status
- Encourage patients to participate in social, educational, and recreational activities
- Assist with patient housekeeping, and security needs
- Participate in developing and carrying out patient treatment plans
- Organize, supervise and encourage patient participation in social, educational and recreational activities
- Assisted patients in personal hygiene
- Reminded and prompted patients to take their medications in a timely manner
- Prepared meals per nursing directive specific to patient health status
- Acted as a companion to patient.
Housekeeper
Royal Caterers Inc
New York, New York
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Responsible for the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the residents' rooms, bathrooms and common areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, windows and using germicides
- Monitor and maintain housekeeping supplies
- Clean and maintain housekeeping equipment
- Respond appropriately to resident's special requests
- Observe and report any potential safety hazards
- Collect linen and assist in laundry
- Dispose of trash and other rubbish
- Restock toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and other products
- Adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines and OSHA standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA05.2024
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation Practices
- Meal Planning
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Portion Control
- Customer Service
Officeproficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PP)
Trainingfacilities
- Home Health Aide, 06/01/14, Phoenix Nurse Aide Training Center, Bronx, NY
- Security Guard Training Certificate, 05/01/14, Broad link Security Career School
References
- BUILDING POTTER, Humans Resources, Coordinator, 777 Third Avenue 6th floor, New York, NY, 10023, [212]210 6637, John Obrien, [516]9247642, 05/15/21, 02/15/22
- DIETARY WORKER, BRONXCARE SPECIAL CENTER, 1265 FULTON AVENUE, BRONX, NY, 10456, [718]5797041, Judyan King, 08/19/19, Present
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
ROSE ASSOCIATES, INS
05.2021 - 02.2022
Dietary Worker
BRONXCARE SPECIAL CENTER
08.2020 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Bronxcare Hospital Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
Home Health Aide
Ninna Butler and Family
02.2017 - Current
Sales Assistance
AOKO Group
02.2016 - Current
Home Health Aide
Ms. G Home Care Agency
10.2014 - 12.2017
Housekeeper
Royal Caterers Inc
10.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School