Dennis Kesse
Accra
Summary
Compassionate social worker experienced in planning and delivering high-quality care programmes. Assesses individual needs and responds quickly and proactively to changing circumstances. Offers professional companionship and support to patients using outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities. Dedicated professional with experience in assisting clients in overcoming life challenges by building coping mechanisms to meet client needs and wellbeing. Follows evidence-based practices and optimum treatment modalities to address problems with mental illness, substance abuse and other issues impacting daily life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
National Service Person
La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly (Health Department)
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient records, ensuring timely filing and retrieval.
- Enter patient data into the health information system (HIS) or electronic medical records (EMR) system.
- Retrieve patient records for healthcare providers as requested.
- Assist in analyzing data for reporting purposes, such as disease surveillance and program evaluation.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to data protection policies.
- Organize, maintain, and update patient records, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Provide administrative support to healthcare staff, answering queries, and assisting with records-related tasks.
- Prepare reports on patient data, disease trends, and other health-related statistics as required.
- Ensure compliance with national health regulations, policies, and standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement in records management.
Caregiver
Autism Awareness Care and Training Center
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Attended training to stay refreshed in best care practices, emergency procedures and first aid.
- Swept, vacuumed and scrubbed floors and countertops to eliminate stains and debris.
- Assisted with toileting patients, emptying and cleaning commodes thoroughly after use.
- Lifted patients manually and using hoists, working carefully to provide safe, secure manoeuvering.
- Built and nurtured positive relationships with service users, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Provided advice on healthy living, offering suggestions for wholesome meal options and gentle exercise for improved wellbeing.
- Worked with care, compassion and empathy, providing first-class support to patients with varying needs.
- Provided medical attention during sickness and injuries by cleaning wounds and administering required medication.
- Organised activities and exercises to support physical and mental well-being.
- Closely monitored client behaviour, reporting changes or concerns to doctors or families for prompt resolutions.
- Supported patients in maintaining personal appearance and hygiene, improving self-care and self-respect.
- Aided clients with morning and evening routines to help establish independence and autonomy.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Coordinated regular exercise for clients to support health and wellness goals.
- Informed supervisors of key changes in client conditions and behaviours.
Social Worker
La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed patient caseloads to address social work assessments, crisis intervention and care planning.
- Educated residents and their families regarding other community resources.
- Advocated for patients, carers and families around complex emotional and practical needs to lower anxiety and depression levels.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team consultation to review care plans and close cases.
- Monitored clients' conditions to make timely interventions and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Prepared for and participated in planned court-related work to support vulnerable individuals.
- Engaged welfare benefits team and external agencies to address legal, financial and housing issues.
- Raised awareness of key issues involved in working with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Recognised and addressed social work needs of individuals with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
- Facilitated brief individual and group counselling sessions to address concerns and foster safe environment.
- Liaised with community agencies to maximise users' access to appropriate resources and services.
- Performed in-home case management for clients to improve health outcomes and increase medication adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana08.2023
Skills
- Managed patient behavior effectively to ensure a supportive environment
- Provided childcare services with a focus on safety and engagement
- Offered social support to enhance community well-being
- Administered first aid and CPR to maintain safety standards
- Assisted in community care initiatives to promote health and wellness
- Supported mobility needs to improve patient independence
Timeline
National Service Person
La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly (Health Department)
10.2023 - 11.2024
Caregiver
Autism Awareness Care and Training Center
03.2023 - 08.2023
Social Worker
La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly
10.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana