Jennifer Nkansah
Hadleigh,Suffolk
Summary
I am a compassionate Carer who provides emotional and healthcare support to individuals with five years of experience. Focused on maintaining client comfort and independence at home. I am also a mother of two kids which also gives me the experience of personal care, feeding, assisting in toileting, and day-to-day activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Live-In Carer
My family(Intellectual Disability Cousin)
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Created a positive relationship with her through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Aided her with bedtime routines, washing, and dressing.
- Assisted her with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Maintained her dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering, and toileting.
- Observed and documented symptoms, and promptly reporting any abnormalities.
- Safely transported and accompanied her to appointments and activities.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Updated doctors and family members on client progress.
- Improved eating and drinking habits, preparing 3 nutrient-rich scheduled meals daily.
- Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
Care Assistant
My Family(Grandfather)
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
06.2008 - 11.2011
- Monitored my grandfather's well-being physical and emotional well-being.
- Taking him to regular check ups and informing his doctors about his weekly health changes.
- Maintained high levels of satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met his needs.
- Daily observations and frequent mobility activity to ensure that he gets enough exercise.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding, and support.
- Submitted health feedback to relevant family members regarding the status of his health
- Kept his environment clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Maximised his comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
Education
GCSEs - Home Economics`
Serwa Nyarko Senior High School
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 08.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
- Accident prevention strategies
- Person-centred planning
- Bathing and grooming assistance
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Health promotion and maintenance
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Live-In Carer
My family(Intellectual Disability Cousin)
09.2020 - 06.2023
Care Assistant
My Family(Grandfather)
06.2008 - 11.2011
GCSEs - Home Economics`
Serwa Nyarko Senior High School
08.2004 - 06.2007
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