Arafat Abdul Karim
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and wound management, honed at Kofi. Excelled in feeding assistance and maintaining meticulous attention to detail, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated exceptional active listening skills, ensuring effective communication with patients and families. Achieved a notable improvement in patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Kofi
Kumasi
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Adventist Senior High School
KUMASI,GHANASkills
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Injury Prevention
- Wound Care
- Basic Life Support
- Resident Care Associate
- Supporting personal needs
- Resident Care Partner
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Kofi
06.2019 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Adventist Senior High School
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