KUMBA SOUNE NJIE
PRINCETON
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient well-being and dietary habits through nutritional meal preparation and compassionate care, honed at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital. Skilled in home safety assessments and patient transportation, my proactive approach resulted in a significant improvement in client independence and satisfaction. My background also includes culinary expertise, ensuring high standards in both healthcare and hospitality environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CARGIVER/Home Health Aide
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital
Banjul, The Gambia
12.2010 - 12.2023
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
Sous Chef
Ocean Bay Hotel
Cape Point, The Gambia
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
Education
Associate of Arts - CATERING AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
SLOUGH COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
SLOUGH, UK09-1990
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Home safety assessments
- Compassionate client care
- Behavioral support
- Client documentation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Medication organization
- Patient transportation
- Progress documentation
- Bedside care
- Recording vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Housekeeping
- ADL support
- Mobility support
Certification
- CPR AND AED CERTIFY
Timeline
CARGIVER/Home Health Aide
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2023
Sous Chef
Ocean Bay Hotel
01.2005 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts - CATERING AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
SLOUGH COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
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