Abigail Arko Boakye
Summary
Qualified and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a Certificate in Nursing from Premier Nurses Training College -Ghana, as a Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical. Experienced in delivering high-quality, person-centred care across diverse settings, including nursing homes, home care, and clinical environments. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, mobility support, and emotional support, with a strong focus on promoting patient independence, dignity, and well-being. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with patients and their families while adhering to safeguarding and infection control protocols. Committed to continuous professional development and providing compassionate care to enhance the quality of life for those in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Fulford Nursing Home ( Agency)
York, United Kingdom
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Promote and encourage independence while assisting patients with daily routines
- Monitor patient health, behavioural, and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to the ward supervisor
- Reduce patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures
- Discuss future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening, and compassion
- Participate in patient assessment processes, gathering information to aid in care planning and delivery
- Conduct regular checks on patients to monitor their condition and report any changes to registered nurses or doctors
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to enhance care skills and stay updated on healthcare practices
- Help patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting, and mobility support
- Respond promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction
- Utilise patient handling equipment safely and effectively, reducing the risk of injury to patients and staff
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equipment, replenishing stock to avoid shortages and maintain operational readiness
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination
- Apply principles of safeguarding and protection in all interactions, recognising and reporting any concerns about patient welfare
Healthcare Assistant
A+ Medical ( Agency)
Barnsley, United Kingdom
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Promote and encourage independence while assisting patients with daily routines, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
- Build strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering the best possible care
- Monitor patient health, behavioural, and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to the ward supervisor
- Chart patient information related to vital signs, pain management, and daily inputs and outputs
- Reduce patients’ anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures
- Provide personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life
- Support residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement
- Coordinate with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions
- Engage in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care
- Assist patients with basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing, and dressing
- Position and transport patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds
- Help patients improve mental well-being by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care
- Change bed linen and wash patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards
- Monitor patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately
- Support patient well-being by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise
- Monitor ward patients and report concerns to senior nurses
- Provide emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships
Homecare Assistant
Truston Tap Limited
Abingdon, United Kingdom
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Build excellent relationships using a patient-centred approach throughout care activities
- Create specialised meals, drinks, and snacks according to patient requirements and dietary needs
- Implement personalised care, treatment, and recovery plans adapted to patient needs and circumstances
- Assist with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering, and toileting
- Liaise with family members to coordinate visits and provide comprehensive updates on patient conditions
- Provide emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship
- Share a caring and compassionate nature to uplift patients during challenging times
- Undertake duties identified in the client’s care plan
- Report effectively on patients’ performance and progress
- Deal calmly with angry or distressed patients
- Assist patients with personal needs
- Collaborate with other services
- Assess and manage risk
- Maintain equipment
- Encourage clients to feel positive
- Clean and store food
- Serve prescribed medications
Child Support Worker
Antoakrom Health Center
Ghana , Amansie West
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Promoted positive self-esteem among children by encouraging independence and praising accomplishments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing personalized support and individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s progress, collaborating with team members to adjust support strategies as needed.
- Provided safe and nurturing environments for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs were met.
- Facilitated group activities for social skill development, fostering healthy relationships among peers.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting support plans to better serve them.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Collaborated with family members of clients, enhancing support network and ensuring holistic approach to care.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical
Antoakrom Health Center
Amansie West, Ghana
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Educate and advise patients and relatives on health, nutrition, and family planning
- Minimise infection risk by following strict hygiene and infection control protocols
- Educate patients on danger signs, family planning, and immunisation
- Provide nursing management of patients in the general ward, monitoring their overall health and well-being
- Offer advice to women regarding diets, exercises, and medications
- Monitor patients’ blood pressure, blood sugar, and overall health, documenting findings and reporting any abnormalities
- Complete check-ins and progress reports for each client
- Assist women during labour and delivery, providing proactive and helpful support throughout the entire process
- Identify care requirements and write care plans to communicate with nurses, health providers, and patients
- Equip patients with information to provide education on nutrition, childcare, and family planning
- Document care plans, hospital actions, and patient activities in line with best practices
- Educate patients and relatives on attending appointments and taking medications
- Register information on the database to preserve accurate details
- File physical and digital copies of important documents to maintain accurate and consistent records
- Support patients and provide daily living assistance
- Deal with angry or distressed patients using a calm approach
- Assist with personal care and nutrition
- Serve prescribed medications
- Assist patients with mobility support
- Perform basic nursing needs
- Serve patients with meals
- Make patients’ beds and keep their rooms clean
Education
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - undefined
Afia Kobi Ampem Senior High School
KumasiCertificate in Nursing - Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical
Premier Nursing and Midwifery Training College
KumasiSkills
- Nursing
- Adult care
- Support work
- Infection control procedures
- Health checks
- Personal care
- Care planning
- Medication Administration
- First aid administration
- Mobility support
- Detailed health record-keeping
- Patient relationship building
- Emotional support
- Domestic assistance
- Housekeeping
- Food preparation
- Domestic cleaning
- Cleaning
- Meal assistance and feeding
- Toileting support
- Bathing support
- Nail trimming
Certification
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- CSTF BLS & Manual Handling Training
- Moving and Handling Level 2 (Practical)
- Resuscitation: Paediatric Basic Life Support (inc. Safe Use of AEDs and Management of Choking)
- Resuscitation: Adult Basic Life Support (inc. Safe Use of AEDs and Management of Choking)
- Resuscitation: Neonatal Basic Life Support (inc. Safe Use of AEDs and Management of Choking)
- Care Certificate (Knowledge Element)
- Safeguarding Adults L1&2 (Adult Support & Protection) inc Preventing Radicalisation
- Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2)
- Equality, Diversity & LGBTQ+
- Health, Safety and Welfare (inc COSHH & RIDDOR)
- Mental Capacity
- Dementia Level 1
- Fire Safety
- Prompting and Assisting with Medication in Home Care
- Understanding Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Food Hygiene
- Moving and Handling Theory (L1 & L2)
- Conflict Resolution and Complaints Handling
REFERENCE
Given upon request
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Fulford Nursing Home ( Agency)
08.2024 - 05.2025
Healthcare Assistant
A+ Medical ( Agency)
07.2024 - 05.2025
Homecare Assistant
Truston Tap Limited
02.2024 - 05.2025
Child Support Worker
Antoakrom Health Center
02.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical
Antoakrom Health Center
02.2021 - 09.2023
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - undefined
Afia Kobi Ampem Senior High School
Certificate in Nursing - Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical
Premier Nursing and Midwifery Training College