David Nana Nyarko
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated CARE ASSISTANT with extensive experience at GHANA HEALTH SERVICE, excelling in compassionate care and mobility assistance. Achieved significant improvements in patient mobility and well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in First Aid,Basic Life Support and demonstrating unwavering empathy,compassion and respect. I have a proven track record of enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CARE ASSISTANT
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
02.2012 - Current
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER Worker
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
CERTIFICATE - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
ASANKRANGWA NURSING AND Midwifery Training College
ASANKRANGWA 11.2011
WASSCE - GENERAL ARTS
BOA AMPOSEM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BOA AMPOSEM04.2005
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Respectful and compassionate
- First aid and safety
- Documentation
- Basic Life Support
REFERENCES
1.LINDA ANNORWAA ODEI
BIBIANI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
annorwaa111@gmail.com
2.BARBARA NYARKO
BOA AMPOSEM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TUTOR
barbynyarko27@gmail.com
Timeline
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER Worker
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
01.2016 - 02.2022
CARE ASSISTANT
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
02.2012 - Current
CERTIFICATE - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
ASANKRANGWA NURSING AND Midwifery Training College
WASSCE - GENERAL ARTS
BOA AMPOSEM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL