Daniel Kwabena Sekyere
Health Care Assistant
Plot 19 Block B, Afratia-Kotwi, Kumasi,Ashanti
Summary
Proven Healthcare Assistant with a track record of improving patient comfort and meeting personal requirements while employed at Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital. Skilled in IT and patient care, with a proven track record of increasing patient satisfaction through careful hygiene and individualized treatment programs. Developed strong patient and family relationships, which contributed to better healthcare experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
Dominase Township, Kumasi, Ghana
09.2020 - Current
- Assist with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lift patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduce risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observe patient skin conditions and report findings to registered nurse.
- Enhance patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Support nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Deliver high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Collaborate with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Help patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Care for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Change linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Arrange bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivate strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitate better healthcare experiences.
- Follow directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of approximately 30 residents under long-term care.
Health Care Assistant
Sanford World Clinic
Tantri, Cape Coast, Ghana
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of residents of over 60 years under long-term care.
Health Care Assistant
Ewim Polyclinic
Cape Coast, Ghana
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's specific needs.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Supported needs of about 50 residents under long-term care.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Education
Diploma - Healthcare
Cape Coast Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana08.2017
High School Diploma -
Adventist Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana06.2013
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Supporting personal needs
- IT skills
- Meal preparation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- IELTS certified
- Care Certificates
- Educational Certificates
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Caring
Reading
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Sanford World Clinic
04.2019 - 08.2020
Health Care Assistant
Ewim Polyclinic
04.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma - Healthcare
Cape Coast Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Adventist Senior High School