MARY AIDOO
ACCRA
Summary
A compassionate and energetic personal support worker with years of experience providing in house personalized care for elderly and children. Highly skilled in creating a warm and safe environment for elderly to thrive in while maintaining open communication with client. Excellent communicator with good organization, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Devoted to giving every family a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Care Heart Home Care
03.2021 - Current
- Proactively administered comprehensive personal care including bathing, hygiene and medication management while implementing adaptive techniques that increased client independence in daily living activities by an estimated 30% and maintained a perfect record of medication administration accuracy.
- Provided dedicated companionship and emotional support through engaging conversation and personalized activities tailored to client interest, which significantly reduced observed signs of loneliness and improved overall client morale and well-being.
- Prepared and served nutritious appetizing meals in strict accordance with complex dietary plans and individual client preferences, achieving a high meal acceptance rate and directly contributing to stable nutrition and weight management.
Family Support Worker/ Live-in Care Assistant
MR MIKE'S FAMILY
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided direct hand -on personal care and daily living assistance to the family members, contributing to a safe and supportive home environment.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal organization based on individual needs.
- Consistently maintained a safe, clean and hazard-free living environment through proactive daily safety checks and meticulous organization, preventing potential accidents and falls to ensure optimal client safety
- Fostered a trusting and professional ono-on-one rapport with clients, demonstrating reliability, empathy, and respect for personal boundaries in a live-in setting.
VOLUNTEER Teaching Assistant
God Bless Child Development Center (NGO)
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided supportive, one-on-one assistance to children, fostering a safe and encouraging environment for personal development.
- Assisted with daily routines and activities, developing strong skills in patience, clear communication and adaptive instruction
- Collaborated with educators and staff to implement individual support strategies, demonstrating teamwork and reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
BESEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOL
AJUMAKO BESEASE -CENTRAL REGION04-2016
Skills
- Personal care assistance(bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility support
- Medication administration and health monitoring
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Emergency response(CPR/First Aid certified)
- Teamwork
- Patient documentation and care reporting
Certification
- DIPLOMA IN CAREGIVING - ALISON Courses CPD Certified.
- CPR, AED and First Aid - ALISON Course CPD certified.
- CPR, AED and First Aid - National Health Care Provide Solution (NHCPS).
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS- Infinity millennial in -Service leadership camp.
Additional Information
COMPANIONSHIP AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Building trusting relationships through active listening, engaging conversation and meaningful activities that reduce social isolation and improve mental well-being.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Communication daily with clients and family to ensure consistent care and development resulting in high satisfaction and a positive team environment.
ADAPTABILITY: Successful adapted to change schedules and needs of client resulting in consistent care.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
reference
Available upon request. Thanks
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Care Heart Home Care
03.2021 - Current
Family Support Worker/ Live-in Care Assistant
MR MIKE'S FAMILY
04.2019 - 02.2021
VOLUNTEER Teaching Assistant
God Bless Child Development Center (NGO)
02.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
BESEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOL