Linda Ampofowaa Marfo
Asante-Mampog
Summary
Seasoned Home Care Provider and Registered Midwife with a proven track record at Integrity Care Service and Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital. Excelled in compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient well-being and support. Demonstrated expertise in emotional support and patient care, fostering significant improvements in client health and satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Provider
Integrity Care Service
Kumasi, Ghana
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.
- Provided emotional support during challenging times, helping patients cope with illness or disability-related stressors more effectively.
- Facilitated recovery by assisting patients with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Registered Midwife
Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital
Asokore-Ashanti, Ghana
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
Education
Midwifery
SDA Midwifery Training College Asamang
Asamang, Ghana08.2021
High School Diploma -
Kwasi Oppong Senior High
Kumasi, Ghana05.2017
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility support
- Physical therapy support
- Feeding Assistance
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Certification
- West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination 2017
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Certificate 2021
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 2021
- National Service Certificate 2023
Additional Information
- Courses Offered: Psychology, Human Anatomy, Therapeutic Communication Skills, Community health nursing
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Integrity Care Service
07.2023 - Current
Registered Midwife
Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Midwifery
SDA Midwifery Training College Asamang
High School Diploma -
Kwasi Oppong Senior High