OSBORN PENEBI
KPANDO
Summary
Accomplished Healthcare Support Worker with a proven track record at St Patrick Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate caregiving and efficient care plan management. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional resilience, adept at fostering patient safety and building strong relationships. Achieved notable improvements in patient health outcomes by advocating for equitable access to care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
St Patrick Hospital
Kpando
06.2022 - Current
- Promotes adherence to facility policies and procedures by modeling professional behavior at all times, ensuring consistent standards across the workplace.
- Ensure timely administration of medications and treatments as directed by medical professionals, promoting patient health and wellbeing.
- Monitor vital signs and reports any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff, facilitating early intervention when necessary.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving abilities in addressing challenges encountered during routine care provision or emergency situations.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Facilitates communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, helping to ensure understanding of care plans and expectations.
- Develop trusting relationships with patients through empathetic listening skills, promoting open dialogue about concerns or questions related to their healthcare experience.
- Keep accurate records for client files and handle related paperwork.
- Act as an advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations within the healthcare setting, working to ensure equitable access to resources and support.
- Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in documentation.
Healthcare Support Worker
Margaret Marquart Hospital
Kpando
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to expand knowledge base and improve overall patient care outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing timely, responsive care and addressing individual concerns proactively.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Coordinated transportation services for patients needing off-site appointments or transfers between facilities, minimizing disruptions in continuity of care.
Health Care Assistant
Wisdom Maternity Home
Kpando-Torkor
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Support clients with social interactions and outings, ensuring their safety and comfort.
Education
DIPLOMA - Mental Health Technician
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
KINTAMPO 11.2015
CERTIFICATE - COMMUNITY NURSING
NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE
HO03.2008
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional Resilience
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Care Plan Management
- Disability Awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Nutrition
- ADL support
- First aid and safety
- Meal Preparation
- Relationship Building
Certification
Safeguarding adults, communication, equity and diversity, understanding your role, personal development, working in person centered way, awareness of mental health, dementia, basic life support, health and safety, handling information, infection prevention and control, Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Child Protection) and duty of care certificates-Florence Academy (2023)
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
St Patrick Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker
Margaret Marquart Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022
Health Care Assistant
Wisdom Maternity Home
02.2020 - 03.2021
DIPLOMA - Mental Health Technician
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
CERTIFICATE - COMMUNITY NURSING
NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE