Abigail Animah
ACCRA,Ghana
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in care plan administration and dementia care, complemented by a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and adult safeguarding protocols. Demonstrates exceptional skills in discharge planning, case management, and patient advocacy, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals with diverse needs. Proficient in problem behaviour analysis and behavioural modelling, with a commitment to enhancing quality of life through effective support planning and mobility management.
Compassionate individual with strong desire to support and improve lives of others. Skilled in communication and problem-solving, coupled with keen ability to empathise and build rapport. Committed to making positive impact in community by providing exceptional care and support.
Offering compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting individuals in need. Knowledgeable about communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, with keen interest in making positive impact. Ready to use and develop listening, patience, and adaptability
role.
Dedicated and dependable individual with strengths in communication and emotional intelligence. Focused on using comprehensive education and training to build career foundation. Seeks out opportunities to gain deeper understanding and direct experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social care worker
smile hospital
ACCRA, Ghana
05.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs and challenges.
- Developed personalised care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities to promote independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and communicated effectively with families.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for client care and support.
- Coordinated activities and social events to encourage community engagement among clients.
- Conducted home visits as required offering comfort in familiar surroundings.
- Kept abreast of developments in social care practices for continuous improvement in service delivery,
- Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently, minimising potential risks to client health.
- Organised transport for hospital appointments or outings, increasing accessibility for less mobile individuals,.
- Facilitated group activities to encourage social interaction among residents.
- Maintained detailed records on client progress, aiding in treatment planning and evaluation,.
- Assisted clients in all aspects of personal care, including hygiene, toileting, bathing and dressing care, consistently recognising their rights to dignity, privacy and choice.
- Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
- Safeguarded client information with strict adherence to privacy and data security policies.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
- Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
- Reported on case progress, updates and interventions in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Offered trauma-informed resources and care options for clients undergoing crises.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
- Supervised small groups of adults with additional mental health needs in assigned therapy groups.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
Childcare assistant
smile hospital
ACCRA, Ghana
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing engaging educational activities for children.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through positive interaction and guidance.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment by adhering to hygiene and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to promote positive interactions among children.
- Supervised children's playtime, ensuring safety and encouraging cooperative play.
- Organised age-appropriate learning materials and resources to enhance children's experiences.
- Coordinated pick-up and drop-off times with parents, maintaining punctuality always.
- Collaborated closely with other staff members to provide consistent care approach across the board.
- Prepared craft materials encouraging creativity among children.
- Encouraged positive behaviours using various recognition methods.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment by observing children's behaviour and organising age-appropriate activities.
- Managed nap times efficiently to ensure each child had adequate rest.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Documented behavioural issues, food consumed and medications administered to children.
- Prepared and served lunch and snacks for 12 children, employing knowledge of allergens and child nutrition.
- Undertook training in Paediatric First Aid and CPR in 2024.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
- Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
- Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
Health care assistant
smile hospital
ACCRA, Ghana
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Supporting healthcare professionals by preparing treatment areas and maintaining cleanliness.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities to promote mental and physical well-being.
- Observed and documented patient behaviours to inform care plans effectively.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring smooth recovery path.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Provided basic patient health care, administering blood tests, taking blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Explained treatments and hospital processes to patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement patient care plans and monitor progress effectively.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Health
Clarion College
Ghana 05.2023 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Social care worker
Clarion college
Ghana 05.2024 - 08.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Child care
Clarion college
Ghana 04.2024 - 01.2025
Skills
- Care plan administration
- Efficient time management
- Disability awareness training
- Dementia care experience
- Dementia care training
- Problem behaviour analysis
- Meal preparation
- Case Management
- Behavioural modelling
- Support planning
- Health and Safety regulations
- Patient advocacy
- Social counselling
- First Aid Qualified
- Child Protection Procedure
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
diploma in health care uk
certificate in healthcare
certicate in child care
certicate in social care
Timeline
Social care worker
smile hospital
05.2024 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Social care worker
Clarion college
05.2024 - 08.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Child care
Clarion college
04.2024 - 01.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Health
Clarion College
05.2023 -
Childcare assistant
smile hospital
04.2023 - Current
Health care assistant
smile hospital
08.2022 - Current