Portia Nimoh
KUMASI
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Buokrom Community Hospital
KUMASI
01.2021 - Current
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Health Care Assistant
Fankyenebra Hospital
KUMASI
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Conducted research into new treatments that could improve patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
Education
Health Care Assistant
Royal Ann Health Acadamy
Kumasi,Ghana01-2012
Skills
- Patient Positioning
- Wound Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Patient Observation
- Surgical Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Quality Assurance
- Patient evaluations
- First Aid Certification
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Assistance
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Buokrom Community Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Fankyenebra Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2019
Health Care Assistant
Royal Ann Health Acadamy
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