Hi, I’m
Sulaiman Massaquoi
Freetown
Summary
Empathetic Health Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for clients. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Allen and Co Memorial Home
Caregiver, Special Needs
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Offered operational and administrative oversight to team of special agents.
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Aids Healthcare Foundation
Medical Laboratory Technologist
05.2013 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to resources.
- Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care.
- Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
- Traveled to street venues to conduct various types of HIV tests.
- Identified and developed client-directed treatment plan to monitor ongoing goal achievement.
- Coordinated and organized individual and group skill building opportunities to foster adherence to medications and identify strategies to improve adherence to health routines.
- Conducted scientific-based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals through workshops and social marketing activities.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Education
Texila American UniversityGuyana
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
04.2022
University Overview
- Completed University-level Coursework
College of Medicine And Allied Health SciencesFreetown
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
07.2010
University Overview
- Completed University-level Coursework: Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
Skills
- Word Processing
- Computer systems operation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Procedure Proficiency Tests
- Analyze Body Fluids
- Client Support
- Disease Detection
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Standards Compliance
- Bacteriological Testing
- Lab Supply Management
- Intervention Strategies
- Diagnostic Screening Advisory
- Medical Records Management
- Systems Evaluation
- Mental Health Treatment Programming
- Community Outreach
- Social Psychology
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- HIV Testing
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Education Campaigns
- HIV/STD Screenings
- Improving Wellbeing
- Basic Diagnostic Procedures
- Relationship Issues Management
- Computer System Maintenance
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Allen and Co Memorial Home
04.2019 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Aids Healthcare Foundation
05.2013 - 04.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
01.2012 - Current
Texila American University
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
College of Medicine And Allied Health Sciences
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
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