Lydia Acquah
Kasoa
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Ghana Health Service
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment used in patient care to ensure proper functionality and mitigate risks.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Midwife Assistant
Motther And Child Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speaking clients or those from varying cultural backgrounds.
- Monitored vital signs of both mother and baby during labor, promptly reporting any concerns to supervising midwife for timely intervention.
- Improved patient education with comprehensive prenatal classes covering childbirth preparation, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care.
- Supported families during postpartum period by conducting home visits or phone consultations to assess recovery progress and provide guidance on newborn care issues.
- Assisted midwives in conducting safe and efficient deliveries, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy, offering guidance on meal planning and dietary modifications as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized birthing environment adhering to infection control protocols to ensure safety and hygiene standards were met.
Rotational Midwife
Ghana Health Service
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes using thorough risk assessment strategies during initial consultations as well as follow-up appointments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Education
No Degree - Midwifery
SDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
Kumasi10.2020
High School Diploma -
Nsaba Diaspora Girls Senior High
Agona Nsaba06.2013
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Client Confidentiality
- Toileting support
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Resilience
- Adaptable approach
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Elderly Care
- Documentation
- Records Maintenance
- Housekeeping
- Daily living assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Care Assistant
Ghana Health Service
03.2022 - Current
Midwife Assistant
Motther And Child Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
Rotational Midwife
Ghana Health Service
01.2020 - 01.2021
No Degree - Midwifery
SDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Nsaba Diaspora Girls Senior High