Samuel Quainoo
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in sample collection and preparation, laboratory safety awareness, and equipment maintenance. Demonstrates strong customer relations and documentation skills, ensuring patient-centred care through effective observation and analysis. Excels in multitasking efficiency and collaborative teamwork, aiming to leverage these competencies towards advancing career goals in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Maria Mallaband Care Group / Oaklands Nursing Home
kirk Hammerton, North Yorkshire
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisting patients with personal care activities including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming while maintaining their dignity and comfort.
- Helping patients with mobility, including safe transfers between bed and chair, and supporting them while walking.
- Serving meals and assisting patients with eating and drinking when needed.
- Making beds and ensuring patient areas are clean and tidy.
- Preparing rooms and equipment for treatments or examinations.
- Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals during procedures.
- Following infection control protocols including proper hand hygiene.
- Ensuring safe handling and disposal of clinical waste.
- Following health and safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Work with York
York, North Yorkshire
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored health status of elderly patients regularly, promptly reporting any issues to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of individual's conditions and behaviours to provide effective care planning.
- Liaised with other members of the support team to ensure consistency in care provision.
- Provided emotional support for elderly individuals, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
- Upheld dignity and respect at all times when assisting older adults with personal tasks such as bathing or dressing.
- Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
- Helped patients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
Principal laboratory Technician
University For Development Studies
Tamale
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Monitor quality control measures to ensure accuracy of test results.
- Document all procedures, results, and quality control data.
- Manage laboratory inventory and supplies, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Received, sorted and labelled clinical samples carefully, following strict laboratory regulations.
- Prepared, analysed and labelled media, specimens and samples.
- Conducted routine analysis and testing in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s and Current Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP)s.
- Prepared materials, resources and logistics for laboratory experiments.
- Trained new staff in laboratory procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Managed the disposal of hazardous materials, adhering to environmental regulations and promoting sustainability.
- Stored chemical and biological materials to prevent degradation.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University For Development Studies
Tamale
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed incoming samples and logged details in laboratory database.
- Prepared samples accurately for different testing techniques.
- Analyse biological samples, including blood, urine, tissue, and other body fluids.
- Managed preparation of specimens for analysis and observation to prevent contamination.
- Conducted routine and specialised tests on patient samples to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
- Labelled and analysed fluids in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
- Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunological, and microbiological tests using laboratory equipment and automated analysers.
- Follow strict protocols and quality control procedures.
- Trained junior laboratory staff and students, enhancing their skills and knowledge in medical laboratory practices.
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal use and accurate results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Doctor Of Medical Laboratory Science
University For Development Studies
Skills
- Sample collection and preparation
- Laboratory safety awareness
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Customer relations
- Documentation skills
- Patient-centred care
- Observation and analysis
- Multitasking efficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
References
other
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Maria Mallaband Care Group / Oaklands Nursing Home
02.2023 - 10.2024
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Work with York
01.2023 - 07.2024
Principal laboratory Technician
University For Development Studies
09.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University For Development Studies
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Doctor Of Medical Laboratory Science
University For Development Studies
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