JENNIFER NARKI APPLERKU
NORTHAMPTON
Summary
Organized and motivated job seeker eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Helpful Care Assistant committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Support Worker
Elysium Health Care
Milton Keynes
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with their daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation and shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients in difficult situations.
- Answered telephone calls from clients seeking information or support services.
- Collaborated closely with family members of clients to ensure that their needs were being met effectively.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Care Assistant
Kumasi South Hospital
Kumasi
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or strhers.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
Support Worker
Inn Clinic
Kumasi
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Kumasi Tech. Univ.
Kumasi, Ghana08-2019
Diploma - Nursing Assistance
Kumasi Tech. Univ.
Kumasi, Ghana12-2017
High School Diploma -
ARMED FORCES SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL
KUMASI, GHANA05.2013
High School Diploma -
LIVING WATERS INT. SCHOOL
KUMASI, GHANA04.2010
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care Assistance
- Documentation
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Management
- Elderly Care
- Medical Record-Keeping
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Housekeeping
- First Aid and Safety
TRAINING
- Safe Guarding Adults & Children - Elysium Health Care
- Fire Safety - Ghana National Fire Service
- Food And Nutrition - Kumasi Tech. Univ.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Care Support Worker
Elysium Health Care
12.2023 - Current
Care Assistant
Kumasi South Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2023
Support Worker
Inn Clinic
09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Kumasi Tech. Univ.
Diploma - Nursing Assistance
Kumasi Tech. Univ.
High School Diploma -
ARMED FORCES SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
LIVING WATERS INT. SCHOOL
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