EMMANUEL AMPONSAH-FORDJOUR
DERBY
Summary
A dedicated and proactive healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing compassionate care to individuals with special needs. Adept at building trusting relationships, handling challenging situations, and ensuring the well-being of service users. Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
The Nest Home Support Services
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided care and support to individuals with autism, learning disabilities, brain injuries, dementia, and other conditions.
- Provided compassionate assistance to clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized support plans for clients.
- Implemented strategies to enhance client engagement and improve overall satisfaction with services.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Safety Steward
Intelligent Protection Management Group (IPM)
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Engaged in a corporate, festival, nightclub, and sports stadium settings.
- Ensuring crowd safety and preventing incidents in various high-profile locations.
- Patrolled internal and external areas, promptly addressed security threats, and conducted thorough entry and exit checks.
- Conducting searches when required.
- Maintained a high safety record across all events, contributing to 100% client satisfaction by preventing security incidents.
Project Manager
ENVARCH Consult
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate impacts on project outcomes.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements, align objectives, and ensure transparent communication.
- Motivated site teams to achieve quality results against construction deadlines.
- Achieved 100% client satisfaction by completing all projects on time and within budget. Maintained health and safety compliance with zero accidents recorded.
Residential Support Worker
St. Mary’s Orphanage Home
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Many children in the home required assistance with daily living tasks and personal care.
- Helped children maintain good hygiene and health habits.
- Monitored children's health and well-being, reporting any concerns to senior staff.
- Taught basic financial literacy, including saving and budgeting.
- Helped children develop independence, critical thinking, and responsibility for their future.
- Provided individualized support to residents, fostering emotional growth and social skills.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies, enhancing resident engagement and wellbeing.
Pupil Teacher
Offin Children Centre
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Many orphans in the home struggled with academic performance due to a lack of personalized guidance.
- Helped children improve their literacy, numeracy, and overall learning skills.
- Conducted daily lessons in core subjects, ensuring an engaging and interactive environment.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to children needing extra support.
- Used creative teaching methods like story-telling and hands-on activities to enhance learning.
- Improved children's confidence and academic performance, with measurable progress in reading and comprehension.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering and Construction Management
University of Derby
Derby, Derbyshire11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
07.2016
High School Diploma - General Science
Presbyterian Boys' SHS
06.2012
Skills
- High level of emotional intelligence and patience
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience providing personal care, including washing and toileting
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- IT knowledge
- Excellent Driving Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate Standards (1-15)
- Safeguarding and Prevent
- Health and Safety Awareness
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (in progress)
- Fire Safety in Buildings
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Full UK Driving License
Hobbies and Interests
Playing soccer and EA games on PLAYSTATION. I unwind by watching documentaries and reality television
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
The Nest Home Support Services
11.2024 - 07.2025
Safety Steward
Intelligent Protection Management Group (IPM)
11.2023 - 07.2025
Project Manager
ENVARCH Consult
11.2020 - 10.2023
Residential Support Worker
St. Mary’s Orphanage Home
09.2018 - 10.2020
Pupil Teacher
Offin Children Centre
07.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
High School Diploma - General Science
Presbyterian Boys' SHS
Master of Science - Civil Engineering and Construction Management
University of Derby
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