Frank Owusu
Birmingham
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality through effective communication and empathy. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and fostering teamwork in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Coventry and Warwickshire partnership trust
Coventry
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient health by recording vital signs and reporting changes.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs in a compassionate manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to ensure safety.
- Documented patient interactions and observations accurately in care records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support services.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available resources.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving techniques and practices.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
Health Care Assistant
NHS Professionals
Coventry
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient health by recording vital signs and reporting changes.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs in a compassionate manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to ensure safety.
- Documented patient interactions and observations accurately in care records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support services.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available resources.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving techniques and practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Birmingham
Birmingham , United kingdom 09.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana 09.2001 - 07.2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Patient care quality
- Transporting patients
- Willingness to learn
- Multitasking capacity
- Observation documentation
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Masters in Education ( inclusion and Special Educational Needs)
- Care certificate
- Bachelor of Education ( Special Educational Needs)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Coventry and Warwickshire partnership trust
09.2020 - Current
Health Care Assistant
NHS Professionals
09.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of Birmingham
09.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Education
09.2001 - 07.2005