AGNES ADU-POKU
BRADFORD,West Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in manual handling competency and the use of assistive technologies. Known for maintaining a respectful demeanour and demonstrating communication excellence, coupled with a proactive attitude. Skilled in hygiene assistance and decision-making aptitude, consistently remaining calm under pressure.
Excellent time management and self-motivation to work to deadline.
Firm understanding of accessibility needs and resources. Equipped to offer flexible and adaptable attitude supported by creative problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support care worker
Premium Healthcare Staffing
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
02.2024 - Current
- Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual client.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from clients exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers allowing them brief periods of rest or time off from caring duties.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients by ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
- Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
Teacher of mathematics in secondary schools
Ghana Education Service
Kumasi, Ashanti
09.2011 - 11.2023
- Tailored lesson plans according to each student's learning style, ensuring better retention of material taught in class.
- Contributed towards improving the school's rating through consistent delivery of quality education in my classes.
- Incorporated practical examples in lessons, making abstract mathematical concepts relatable and easier to understand.
- Collaborated with parents during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements needed at home or in school.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with effective classroom management strategies.
- Improved student participation in class discussions through encouraging open dialogue.
- Utilised technology to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Consistently received high ratings from students for clear and concise explanations of difficult concepts.
- Coordinated with fellow mathematics teachers to develop unified curriculum standards.
Warehouse worker
Datsmile Pharmacy
Kumasi, Ashanti
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
- Checked incoming shipments, verifying accuracy against invoices or orders.
- Assembled products efficiently, facilitating timely order fulfilment.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch teams to ensure prompt deliveries.
- Performed manual lifting tasks responsibly, minimising risk of injury on the job site.
- Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Maintained accurate stock records for easy tracking and retrieval of goods.
- Unloaded deliveries, promptly sorting items into appropriate storage areas.
- Handled customer returns professionally, ensuring satisfactory resolutions were reached.
- Coordinated with team members for effective task completion.
- Organised warehouse layout for optimised space utilisation.
- Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Picked, packed and make ready to be dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
Education
Diplomat in Education - Special Education,ICT
University of Winneba,Kumasi
Ghana 08.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts(Social Sciences) - Economics and Mathematics
University of Cape Coast
Ghana 08.2005 - 05.2009
GCSEs - English and Mathematics
Anglican Secondary School
Ghana 09.2002 - 07.2004
Skills
- Manual handling competency
- Use of assistive technologies
- Respectful demeanour
- Communication excellence
- Proactive attitude
- Hygiene assistance
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Calm under pressure
Affiliations
- Gardening and Fashion
Languages
English
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support care worker
Premium Healthcare Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Diplomat in Education - Special Education,ICT
University of Winneba,Kumasi
08.2015 - 09.2016
Teacher of mathematics in secondary schools
Ghana Education Service
09.2011 - 11.2023
Warehouse worker
Datsmile Pharmacy
09.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts(Social Sciences) - Economics and Mathematics
University of Cape Coast
08.2005 - 05.2009
GCSEs - English and Mathematics
Anglican Secondary School
09.2002 - 07.2004
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