MARY AKYERE SIKA ESSUMAN
KUMASI
Summary
Accomplished Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and time management, honed at Hopexchange Centre and St Gregory Catholic Hospital. Skilled in supporting personal needs and maintaining rigorous hygiene standards to enhance patient comfort and reduce infection risks. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through attentive and compassionate service, leveraging strong attention to detail and knowledge in dementia care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Hopexchange Centre
Kumasi
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Health Care Assistant
St Gregory Catholic Hospital
Central
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
Ashanti Region08.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Meal Preparation
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Hopexchange Centre
02.2021 - Current
Health Care Assistant
St Gregory Catholic Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College