ABA BAAKYE
LONDON,FOREST HILL
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in elderly assistance and personal care, known for reliability and trustworthiness. Proficient in self-management and record-keeping, with a strong ability to empathise with and support vulnerable clients. Committed to delivering compassionate care while maintaining meticulous records, aiming to enhance the quality of life for those served.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
Penkz supported housing service limited
London
2025.02 - Current
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
Domestic housekeeper
Sodexo
LONDON
2023.06 - 2025.04
- Managed laundry duties including washing, ironing, and folding clothes for a family of five.
- received visitors, answered telephone calls and coordinated special services for busy owners
- undertook minor repair works around the house ensuring smooth functioning of appliances and fixtures at all times.
- clean kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements
- sorted and disposed of rubbish and recyclables daily, avoiding waste build-up.
- carried out deep cleaning tasks such as carpet shampooing and upholstery cleaning quarterly
Health care assistant
Divine health care solutions limited
London, Walsall
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Data entry clerk
National Health Insurance Scheme
Ghana, Kumasi
2018.04 - 2023.05
- Verified data accuracy and validity through regular audits
- Trained junior staff on touch typing techniques to maintain quick completion times on projects.
- Maintained accurate records by regularly reviewing and updating client files and databases.
- Recorded employee benefits, salary and evaluating information with strict confidentiality.
Health care assistant
Adventist Hospital
Ghana, Asamang
2016.02 - 2018.03
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
Education
Degree - BSc Information Technology
Valley View University
Accra-Ghana 2010.08 - 2014.05
Skills
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Self-Management
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Empathy for clients
- reliable and trustworthy
- Record-keeping
- Personal care
Timeline
Support worker
Penkz supported housing service limited
2025.02 - Current
Domestic housekeeper
Sodexo
2023.06 - 2025.04
Health care assistant
Divine health care solutions limited
2023.04 - 2023.05
Data entry clerk
National Health Insurance Scheme
2018.04 - 2023.05
Health care assistant
Adventist Hospital
2016.02 - 2018.03
Degree - BSc Information Technology
Valley View University
2010.08 - 2014.05