SARAFINA ADDAE
Woodstock,Georgia
Summary
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to motivate and inspire others Ability to work under pressure A committed team player Motivated by challenging duties
- Energetic individual remaining poised and composed in all types of stressful situations. Smart and dedicated Hospice Aide handling multiple tasks independently while assisting patients.
- My career objective is to work in an environment of a forward-looking team which emphasizes on ethical and professional standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Daniel Acquandoh
01.2023 - Current
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Food Service Cashier
Sodexo Food Service
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers
- Cleaned and stocked front-end areas with register tapes and ribbons
- Complied with cash handling procedures to meet regional cashier variance policy
- Welcomed customers, aiding help find items in a station
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members
- Placed merchandise in bags or boxes and gave packages to customers
- Counted drawers at start and end of shifts to validate daily records and uphold accounting accuracy
- Scanned items quickly to keep lines moving and reduce overall wait time
- Helped customers find store locations and complete purchases
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes
- Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to verify proper working conditions
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
Hospice Aide
Daniel Acquandoh
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Fashion Intern
Akima Couture － Accra
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Ironing and Packaging of sewn School Uniforms Built reputation of credibility and responsiveness with vendors
- Wrote and uploaded quality posts for the company's various social media pages, improving overall traffic
- Utilized Twitter and Facebook to promote products, services, and content.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2023
High School Diploma -
Aggrey Memorial Zion Senior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2015
Skills
- Credit and cash transactions
- Payment processing
- Cash drawer balancing
- Profession or Industry
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient Safety Management
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Volunteered at a nursing home - bethel nursing and rehab center
- Google certification
- Capstone project ( yearlong project)
- Interned at HSU radio and television station
- International Students Union
- Volunteered for Henderson state Sodexo catering services
- Member of Chemistry club
- Member Biology club
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Daniel Acquandoh
01.2023 - Current
Hospice Aide
Daniel Acquandoh
05.2022 - 09.2022
Food Service Cashier
Sodexo Food Service
01.2019 - 12.2022
Fashion Intern
Akima Couture － Accra
01.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Henderson State University
High School Diploma -
Aggrey Memorial Zion Senior High School