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Hakeem Giwa

Belleville,Ontario

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with medical knowledge background, combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Tutor

Fountain Of Knowledge Home Tutors
03.2010 - 05.2022
  • Taught biology, chemistry and mathematics subjects for high school and A-level students.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and college exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Freelancer

COVID-19 Health Responders
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Helped in contact-tracing of possible infected patients during the pandemic
  • Assisted in providing personal care for patient in non-critical states
  • Helped distributed mobile testing kits for easy accessibility and trained the general populace on the usage
  • Developed prototypes to use for testing, measuring data and gathering valuable feedback.

Laboratory Intern

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Carried out basic microbiology procedure for patient laboratory test and cared for patient in the waiting ward.
  • Followed method or standard instructions and adhered to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing, deviations and investigations.
  • Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
  • Leveraged personal protective equipment to maintain safety in lab.

Managing Director

Essential Food Farms Nigeria Limited
04.2010 - 11.2015
  • Managed diary products generation following standard hygienic practices
  • Developed strategies to generate optimal products from livestock
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2020

Skills

  • Administering First Aid and CPR
  • Teamwork and Development
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Medication Management
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • CPR/AED/First-Aid, NationalCPR Foundation

Timeline

Freelancer

COVID-19 Health Responders
02.2020 - 08.2020

Laboratory Intern

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018

Managing Director

Essential Food Farms Nigeria Limited
04.2010 - 11.2015

Science Tutor

Fountain Of Knowledge Home Tutors
03.2010 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Lagos State University
Hakeem Giwa