ALFRED AKWASI NIMAKO
SOUTH SHIEDLS,TYNE AND WEAR
Summary
Empathetic Senior Care Assistant with 4 years of success in providing ongoing physical and emotional support to individuals suffering from various illness, diseases, dementia, and mental health disorders. Highly adept at assessing, observing, and speaking to patients to record symptoms and medical histories to develop effective treatment plans. Proficient at monitoring side effects from administered medication to prevent allergic reactions. Passionate about training staff and collaborating with multi-disciplinary personnel to enhance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior care assistant
Ghana Health Service - Tepa Municipal Hospital
Tepa, Ashanti
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Health care assistant
Aniwaah Medical Centre
Kumasi, Ghana
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Education
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana 09.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 10.2023 -
Skills
- Dementia care
- Elderly care expertise
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Outstanding organisation
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Meal preparation
- Elderly care
- Care management
- Medication administration
- Nursing care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care plan management
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
10.2023 -
Senior care assistant
Ghana Health Service - Tepa Municipal Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2023
Health care assistant
Aniwaah Medical Centre
04.2018 - 08.2023
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2014 - 08.2017
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