EDWARD KWESI PLANGE
Accra,AA
Summary
At Royal Home Health Care, I excelled in providing compassionate elderly care, enhancing quality of life for clients through personalized support and emotional companionship. Leveraging strong problem-solving and time management skills, I ensured optimal health outcomes and fostered trust with families, significantly improving patient wellness and satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Royal Home Health Care
2022.01 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
CERTIFICATE - HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR CAREGIVING
ALISON
04.2024
DIPLOMA - Health And Social Care
ALISON
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
KNUST
Kumasi, Ghana06.2020
High School Diploma -
ACCRA ACADEMY
Accra, Ghana05.2015
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Caregiver
Royal Home Health Care
2022.01 - Current
CERTIFICATE - HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR CAREGIVING
ALISON
DIPLOMA - Health And Social Care
ALISON
Bachelor of Science - AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
KNUST
High School Diploma -
ACCRA ACADEMY
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