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MARIAM ABUBAKAR

Kumasi, Ghana

Summary

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.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
  • Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.

Care Assistant

Self Employed
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
  • Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
  • Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing personalized care and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Delivered transportation services for medical appointments or personal errands, increasing client access to community resources.
  • Provided essential housekeeping services, creating clean and comfortable home environments for clients.
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed records on client progress and communicating updates within the care team.
  • Handled emergency situations effectively by providing timely and appropriate interventions, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers, promoting a cohesive approach to care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tijjaniya Senior High School
Asokore-Ghana
06-2014

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Time Management
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient Companionship
  • Care Plan Management
  • Medication Administration

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current

Care Assistant

Self Employed
10.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Tijjaniya Senior High School

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