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Education
Skills
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Reading, Cooking, Helping others & solving problem
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PORTIA AFFUL

Accra,Greater Accra

Summary

Accomplished Senior Caregiver with a proven track record at Kasoa Community Center, enhancing living experiences for dementia patients by 20% through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support, fostering significant improvements in clients' care plans and well-being. Demonstrates reliability and a deep understanding of patient needs. Courteous professional with substantial experience in health industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 4years of experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Caregiver

Kasoa Community Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Administration of medication to over 60 residents with dementia thereby improving their living experience by 20%
  • Reviewed strategies that improved over 70 clients care plan thereby improving their hygiene,meal and financial health.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.

Home Support Worker/Caregiver

Kole Bu Teaching Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing and companionship.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Care Certificate Induction

Social Care TV
UK(Online)
01.2024

Associate of Science - Medicine Counter Assistant

Avenue Chemist Training School
Accra Ghana
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Kwayarko High School
Agona Kwayarko Ghana
05.2018

Skills

    • Personal Hygiene Assistance
    • Emotional Support
    • Compassionate Care
    • Medication Administration
    • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
      • Intellectual Disability Awareness
      • Patience and understanding
      • Wheelchair Transfers
      • Reliability
      • Feeding Assistance

Certification

  • Care certificate
  • Diploma in caregiving
  • certificate in CPR,AED&FIRST AID
  • Diploma in dementia care
  • Autism spectrum disorder in early childhood
  • Domiciliary care support worker
  • child care certificate

Reading, Cooking, Helping others & solving problem

Reading of books related health to gain more experience and knowledge

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Senior Caregiver

Kasoa Community Center
03.2022 - Current

Home Support Worker/Caregiver

Kole Bu Teaching Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Care Certificate Induction

Social Care TV

Associate of Science - Medicine Counter Assistant

Avenue Chemist Training School

High School Diploma -

Kwayarko High School

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