Mariam Baidoo
Accra
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Support Worker keen on providing exceptional professional care and implementing appropriate interventions. Hardworking, reliable, and trustworthy with a confident approach to working in the community, care homes, and general hospitals. Able to work as part of a team or independently when required by the nurse/Manager. Ability to work under pressure and is quite flexible. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs to assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Sure Care Ghana
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured that service users had their personal needs met and participated in activities.
- Supported service users with daily living tasks.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Completed daily administration including updating person-centred support and care plans, updating charts, and completing accurate daily notes.
- Maintained professional relationships while developing good rapport with service users.
- Exhibited professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, and contributing to the maintenance of safety, security, and confidentiality standards.
- Undertook key working responsibility for individual service user; supporting each individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensured that these were comprehensively documented and reviewed.
- Demonstrated understanding of responsibilities concerning client's properties and valuables, respecting the values of each client regarding culture, religion, and beliefs, at all times.
- Supported service users to pursue their hobbies, interests, and outings.
- Helped service users to access community facilities if required.
- Understood the communication needs of each service user and modified my communication to suit each service user.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and therapists to ensure service users got all the support they needed.
- Analysed individual needs and drew a focused support plan.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of client information.
Support Worker
CarePlus Ghana | Elderly Home Care
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted with general duties including admission of new patients.
- Assisted with personal Hygiene of patients.
- Assisted with patient feeding.
- Communicated effectively, both in writing and verbally with other health care professionals.
- Abided by guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
- Supported patient care and treatment delivery under the direction of the registered nurse in charge.
- Administered bedside and personal care to clients in ambulation.
- Planned and prepared meals and special diets, and fed or assisted in feeding clients.
- Functioned as a competent member of the team in all situations.
- Communicated to the nurse in charge of the needs of patients and problems in the ward.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Monitored clients' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ghana
Ghana 09.2017 - 10.2021
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Health checks
- Medication administration
- Mental health support
- Meal preparation
- Client behaviour management
- Housekeeping management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Transportation assistance
- Effective communication
- Health and safety awareness
- Organizational skills
- Confidentiality and privacy
Certification
• Care Certificate from Florence Academy
Additional Information
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
Sure Care Ghana
06.2023 - Current
Support Worker
CarePlus Ghana | Elderly Home Care
10.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ghana
09.2017 - 10.2021
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