Dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant with 3+ years of experience in providing high-quality patient care. Proficient in basic medical procedures, patient monitoring, and vital signs assessment. Skilled in maintaining a clean and organized environment to ensure patient safety in a care home setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide emotional support to patients and their families. Experienced in food preparation, housekeeping, and personal care duties. Basic Life Support, BLS certified.
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PRINCETON NII TACKIE
Registered Nurse Assistant, HCA
Kumasi
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Divine Grace Care Center
Senior Care Assistant
2023.06 - Current (1 year & 3 months)
Job overview
- Support clients with social and physical activities as well as basics such as eating, drinking, washing, dressing up and undressing etc
- Booking and accompanying clients for medical appointment 5 – 7 times per month
- Monitors patients condition by checking and recording vital signs which includes temperature, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, weight, blood glucose and helping with medications
- Support emotional well-being of clients and follows safeguarding procedures including safety, increasing family satisfaction by 55%
- Provision of company including- chatting and sharing of news
- Provision of care in kind, sensitive and understanding manner
- Advocate for clients - speaking or/and acting on behalf of patients
- Ensures all relevant records in the home are maintained to a high standard
- Encourage group participation in the day-to-day running in the home like menu planning and recreational activities
- Escort and assist in individual/group outings
- Maintains safe, clean and healthy environments for clients making it conducive for living
- Pay attention to detail as far as clients care giving are concerned
- Performs preventive care and routine wound management
- Assist in weekly shopping when it’s required
Aspen Medical | Prime Assessment Center – Home Care
Health Care Assistant
2021.03 - 2023.04 (2 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Assisted Mr. Sundeep with his personal care including supporting him to use the bath or shower, washing his hair and giving him strip/bed baths in the later days
- Helped Mr. Sundeep to use the bathroom including assisting him to get to and use the toilet or commode and then the bedpan
- Managed all Mr. Sundeep medications including giving him the correct dose and type of medication in line with the prescription
- Assisted with oral care including brushing teeth. Renders Swimming assistance.
- Spent social time with Mr. Sundeep including chatting about his early life, accepting visits from other family members and doing jigsaws
- Planned, prepared healthy and nutrious meals promoting healthy choices where possible and created blended meals when necessary
- Performed household chores such as hoovering and dusting to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted Mr. Sundeep with housekeeping, dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restriction
- Managed laundry, weekly grocery shopping
- Monitored Mr. Sundeep blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose level.
Education
American Safety and Health Institute United State Of America
Certificate from Basic Life Support, BLS
08.2021
University Overview
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Tepa | Ghana
Diploma from Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical
11.2013
University Overview
Only Believe High School Koforidua | Ghana
High School Diploma
12.2008
University Overview
Skills
- CPR/First aid and safety-conscious
- Basic Life Support trained
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Infection Prevention Control
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Client focus
- Reliability
- Team player
- Initiative
- Organized
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Ability to work under pressure
Personal Information
Personal Information
Title: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTAccomplishments
Accomplishments
- Commended by the Aspen Medical | Director of regional Healthcare Centers- Alain United Arab Emirates, for the exceptional level of care given.
- Achieved recognition from the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, Ghana for the dedication and sacrifices in caring for the sick and aged during the peak of coronavirus.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Registered Nurse Assistant Certification
Basic Life Support, BLS Certification
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
Divine Grace Care Center
2023.06 - Current (1 year & 3 months)
Health Care Assistant
Aspen Medical | Prime Assessment Center – Home Care
2021.03 - 2023.04 (2 years & 1 month)
American Safety and Health Institute
Certificate from Basic Life Support, BLS
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Diploma from Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical
Only Believe High School
High School Diploma
Registered Nurse Assistant Certification
Basic Life Support, BLS Certification
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