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Derrick Akowuah

Kumasi

Summary

Proven Care Support Worker with a track record of enhancing patient well-being and independence at Baptist Medical Center. Demonstrates exceptional time management and patient care skills, ensuring timely medication administration and personalized support. Dependable and flexible, significantly improving clients' quality of life through dedicated community integration and housekeeping tasks. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering two years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Baptist Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted 15 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Successfully aided 12 clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.

Care Support Worker

County Hospital And Wellness Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted 10 clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted 5 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
11.2021

High School Diploma -

Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
07.2016

Skills

  • Community Integration
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Patient Care
  • Physical Strength
  • Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Meal Preparation

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Additional Information

References

Dr. Collins Aning

Baptist Medical Center - Abuakwa

+233209115689

P.O. Box AB 1, Kumasi


Kwasi Asenso Agyei

Baptist Medical Center

+233548666670

P.O. Box AB 1, Kumasi.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Baptist Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Care Support Worker

County Hospital And Wellness Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School
Derrick Akowuah