A dependable, flexible, empathetic and well-educated Healthcare Worker with a comprehensive background in providing assistance to young, older people and disabled clients. With extensive knowledge of healthcare services, I am experienced in the delivery of individual care plans whilst working in conjunction with community and other professional teams. I am skilled in general health support with emphasis on promoting and maintaining residents well being and independence. I provide compassionate care and evaluate care effectiveness. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of residents while ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines to promote care home efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Worker
Plaza Services Limited
01.2024 - Current
Support residents with their activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, eating and drinking, elimination, mobility, dressing and undressing etc
Provide assistance to elderly and disabled residents with various activities, monitored and evaluated their mental and physical health conditions
Record and report essential information in the residents' daily reports accurately and immediately
Prepare and serve meals when needed, organise and maintain files and records, develop a safe and secure residents environment
Administer medication under supervision as detailed in the individual medication administration record
Communicate with the clients' family members, prepare and coordinate various leisure activities, and perform other tasks as required
Work with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care for residents.
Senior Staff Midwife
Sunyani Municipal Hospital (Ghana Health Service)
03.2020 - 12.2023
My role as a Senior Staff Midwife included taking and recording of vital signs accurately, assisting patient with activities of daily living such as bed bath, feeding, mobility, elimination, dressing and undressing etc
Assisted staff to transfer patient to other wards when required
Assessed care requirements and writing of care plan
Provided information, emotional support and reassurance to women and their partners
Taking patient samples, pulses, temperature and blood pressure
Helped patients with oral care, children care including care of hands, feet and hair
Planned diet with patients to help them fulfilled their nutritional requirement
Routine cleaning of ward equipment and ensured they are well positioned for operational duties
Helped in catheter insertion and maintenance
Educated pregnant women on health related issues such nutrition, personal hygiene, bed preparedness and complication readiness
Conducted deliveries and educated women on family planning
Cared for neonates and revived them from theatre after caesarean section
Monitored and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour
Involved in the training of student trainee and provided in-service training for newly recruited staff
Ensured proper documentation of nursing procedures and accurate record keeping
Liaised with other team members to review patients care plan to ensured patients received up to date quality and standard care according to National Health Standard Plans(NHSP).
Rotation Midwife / Staff Midwife
Bechem Government Hospital(Ghana Health Service)
01.2016 - 02.2020
Aid residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene
Complete weekly grocery shopping, plan and cook meals according to special dietary restrictions
Involve with writing of residents care plans and ensure that residents needs and wishes are met
Play board games with residents and encourage them to pursue social live
Administer medications as required and keep notes on resident's progress
Escort client to appointments as required
Perform housekeeping duties such as mopping, washing clothes and dishes as well as changing bed linen and towels regularly to ensure neat and functional environment
Work in a team to assist in taking accurate vital signs of clients including pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure and weight.
Health Care Assistant
Derma Health Center (Ghana Health Service)
02.2012 - 07.2014
Improved overall wellness through providing educational materials on preventative measures and self-care strategies tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Catholic University
Sunyani, Ghana
05.2023
Nursing And Midwifery Training Goaso
Goaso, Ghana
11.2016
West Africa Secondary School Certificate - Home Economics
Berekum Senior High School
Berekum, Ghana
07.2006
Skills
Effective time management
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Highly organized and efficient
Attention to detail
Committed team player
Meal preparation
Domestic assistant
Maintain confidentiality
Hygiene, health and safety protocols
Languages
Akan
English
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Kumasi
Date of Birth: 12/21/87
Nationality: Ghanaian
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteering
Team Sports
Painting
Colouring
Reading books
Cooking
Walking
Shopping
Travelling
Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
English Proficiency Certificate Uk ecctis- [2023-08]
15 Standards of Care- florence Acadamy- [2023- 08]
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Care Worker
Plaza Services Limited
01.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Midwife
Sunyani Municipal Hospital (Ghana Health Service)
03.2020 - 12.2023
Rotation Midwife / Staff Midwife
Bechem Government Hospital(Ghana Health Service)
01.2016 - 02.2020
Health Care Assistant
Derma Health Center (Ghana Health Service)
02.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Catholic University
Nursing And Midwifery Training Goaso
West Africa Secondary School Certificate - Home Economics