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RITA OPOKUA DANSO

Manchester,Manchester

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Carer Worker

Pilea Home care Ltd
sheffield , South Yorkshire
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients.
  • Managed and updated client records, ensuring accuracy for dependable health and wellbeing monitoring.
  • Produced weekly patient progress reports, enabling appropriate reviews and amendments to care plans.
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
  • Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
  • Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
  • Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.

Senior Carer

Dzifs Care Center
Accra, Ghana
01.2020 - 05.2023
  • Cleaning and tidying the home of the care recipient
  • Doing the shopping and preparing meals
  • Helping with mobility, transfers, and ambulation
  • Attending to personal hygiene, grooming, and health
  • Managing medications and treatments
  • Attending to the basic needs of the patient

Senior Nursing Officer

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
11.2017 - 05.2023
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and care options.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Presbyterian University College
Ghana
01.2012 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Clinical Management

University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region
01.2020 - 12.2021

Skills

  • Client record management
  • Medication management
  • Health administration
  • Personal care
  • Care management
  • Elderly care
  • Nursing care
  • Housekeeping
  • Communication skills

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Carer Worker

Pilea Home care Ltd
06.2023 - Current

Senior Carer

Dzifs Care Center
01.2020 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Clinical Management

University of Ghana
01.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Nursing Officer

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Presbyterian University College
01.2012 - 12.2016

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