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Affiliations
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Kennedy Safo

San Jose,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sercurity Officer

Guardaworld
04.2024 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.

Homecare Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Registered Home Care Aide

Polaris Senior Care
01.2024 - Current
  • Reduced caregiver turnover rate by fostering a positive and supportive work environment for staff.
  • Educated patients on proper medication management, preventing potential complications from noncompliance or misuse.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate and attentive care consistently.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments, enabling timely access to crucial healthcare services for homebound patients.

Security Guard

Guard Force International
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Tech Support

Veteran Administration Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Completed inventory counts and organized supplies.

Tech Support

Veterans Administration Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Completed inventory counts and organized supplies.

Healthcare Provider

Homewatch CareGiversInc
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.

Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.

Health Care Aide

In Home Supportive Services
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Technician

Andrew Corporation
04.2002 - 08.2002
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Technician

3com
03.2000 - 07.2000

• Manage and provide efficient IT customer support services by planning and executing issue resolution for end-users. • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network equipment such as but not limited to routers, switches, and server

Assist the IT team in tasks such as hardware and software configuration, update, and management,

Collaborate with other IT specialists,

• Manage and provide efficient IT customer support services

Provide assistance in design, build, installation, Fixed configuration Ethernet switches including stackable switches 3Com brand Gigabit switches Switch 5500G, 4800G, 4500G, 4200G, Baseline, Office Connect; 3Com brand Fast Ethernet switches Switch 5500, 4500, 4210, Baseline, Office Connect; H3C brand switches S5600, S5500, S5100, S3600, S3610, S3100.

Modular Chassis switches :Wide Area Network switches routers

Wireless access point, adapters, and connectivity products

Internet access gateways and firewalls, both wired and wireless

Technician

Us Robotics
07.1999 - 11.1999
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.

Education

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

MY SCHOOL OF BEAUTY
43RD AND STATE Chicago,IL

No Degree - IT/N

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

No Degree - Film And Video Production

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA
2100 KIFER ROAD SUMMYVALE ,CA

CERTIFICATION (IN PROGRESS) - CCNA

CISCO NETWORK.COM
ONLINE

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONS 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

PIVOT POINT INT
Skokie, IL
12.1992

High School Diploma -

Chicago Vocational
2100 E 87th St Chicago ,IL
08.1988

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Wireless Technology
  • Repairing
  • Dispatching
  • Speaking
  • Security and Antivirus Software
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reporting Skill
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Incident Reporting

Affiliations

  • Freemason
  • Babalawo
  • US Marine


Certification

CPR Training

Timeline

Sercurity Officer

Guardaworld
04.2024 - Current

Homecare Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2024 - Current

Registered Home Care Aide

Polaris Senior Care
01.2024 - Current

Tech Support

Veteran Administration Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2023

Tech Support

Veterans Administration Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023

Security Guard

Guard Force International
03.2021 - 12.2023

Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA
02.2018 - 09.2019

Healthcare Provider

Homewatch CareGiversInc
01.2014 - 03.2021

Health Care Aide

In Home Supportive Services
01.2009 - 12.2011

Technician

Andrew Corporation
04.2002 - 08.2002

Technician

3com
03.2000 - 07.2000

Technician

Us Robotics
07.1999 - 11.1999

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

MY SCHOOL OF BEAUTY

No Degree - IT/N

University of Phoenix

No Degree - Film And Video Production

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA

CERTIFICATION (IN PROGRESS) - CCNA

CISCO NETWORK.COM

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONS 1500 HRS - COSMOTOLOGY

PIVOT POINT INT

High School Diploma -

Chicago Vocational
Kennedy Safo