Hamza Muhammad
Hamden,CT
Summary
Professionally trained CNA with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Montowese Health and Rehabilitation
01.2014 - Current
- Daily Vital Signs, Transferring Patients, Patient Monitoring
Comfort Keepers
01.2013 - Current
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients, Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety, Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands, Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment, Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments, Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Meriden-Wallingford
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Hands on care for those with developmental disabilities in a group home setting, Showering/bathing, feeding, passing medication, Making ADL are completed, Getting them out into the community and engaging in activities of their choice, Customer Service
Program Specialist
Arc of Greater New Haven
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Running programs for the mentally disabled at a day program, Passing medication, Making sure individuals reached and met their goals for the month, Engaging in ADL and getting them out into the community.
VNA/South Central Connecticut
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided patient education, Assisted patients with daily functions, Ensured safety and well-being of patients, Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and patient hygiene and grooming, Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients, Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities
Arden House
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit, Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams, Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Super Stop & shop
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Ringing out items for customers with great customer service skills, Helping to push carts on days that were short of staff
Education
Hamden High School
New Haven, CTIntro to college, Principals of Management, Written expression I, Sociology I, Invitation to Insight I -
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTSkills
- CPR certification
- CNA license
- Compassionate caregiver
- Companionship and emotional support
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient Care & Safety
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Connecticut DDS
- Microsoft skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
Timeline
Montowese Health and Rehabilitation
01.2014 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Meriden-Wallingford
01.2014 - 01.2016
Comfort Keepers
01.2013 - Current
Program Specialist
Arc of Greater New Haven
01.2013 - 01.2014
VNA/South Central Connecticut
01.2010 - 01.2013
Arden House
01.2008 - 01.2009
Super Stop & shop
01.2007 - 01.2008
Hamden High School
Intro to college, Principals of Management, Written expression I, Sociology I, Invitation to Insight I -
Gateway Community College