Anita Owusu Gyamerah
Croydon,Surrey
Summary
Responsible care assistant, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 5 years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance.
Dedicated worker adaptable to different needs of injured, ill and aged clients. Partners successfully with clinical staff and family members to deliver quality, compassionate care. Supports client wellness by maintaining organised, safe spaces.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care Assistant
Care uk care services
Croydon , Surrey
10.2024 - I currently work here
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
Support Care Worker
Achieve together
Caterham , Surrey
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained confidential records of residents' care, adhering to GDPR and safeguarding policies.
- Assisted residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, respecting their dignity and preferences.
- Documented daily observations and care provided, ensuring accuracy and completeness for continuity of care.
- Assisted with household tasks, including laundry and room tidying, to maintain a pleasant living environment.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times in line with organisational guidelines.
- Provided companionship through emotional and mental support, assisting with day-to-day living.
- Maintained excellent client relationships by offering practical and emotional support throughout care.
- Supported clients with bathing, washing and toileting.
- Supported residents with mobility challenges, using equipment safely and encouraging independence.
- Monitored residents' health conditions, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to senior healthcare staff.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Assisted residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to promote dignity.
- Communicated with clients to better understand goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
Teaching Assistant
Ghana education service
Bekwai municipality , Ashanti region
09.2009 - 12.2017
- Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Cleaned and organised classrooms before lessons and cleared afterwards.
- Offered emotional support and guidance to pupils, fostering resilience and well-being.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted pupils with special educational needs, enabling equal access to learning resources and opportunities.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Managed classroom materials and resources, ensuring availability and readiness for lessons.
- Supervised and provided support to pupils with special needs, constantly helping with access to learning.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives, boosting academic performance.
- Supplied teachers with detailed and regular feedback on pupils' achievement, progress and problems.
- Prepared and duplicated teaching materials to help facilitate student understanding of key content.
- Assembled learning resources and equipment following teacher's guidelines and demonstrated uses to pupils.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet the specific needs of individuals, fostering inclusive education.
- Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a safe classroom environment, minimising risks and hazards.
Education
Certificate of special education and disability - Introduction to special education, understanding autism.
Croydon college
Croydon London , Surrey 07.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of education - Basic education .psychological basis of teaching and learning, introduction to special education ,
University of education.
Winneba Ghana, Central region 05.2012 - 09.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Basic education
St Monica's college of education
Mampong Ghana , Ashanti region 01.2007 - 09.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - General arts
Boamponsem secondary school
Dunkwa Ghana , Central region 05.2001 - 08.2004
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Compassionate care
- Confidentiality understanding
- Empathetic communication
- Food preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Mobility equipment operation
- Respecting boundaries
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Health monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Personal care
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Record-keeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
Timeline
Care Assistant
Care uk care services
10.2024 - I currently work here
Support Care Worker
Achieve together
12.2023 - 08.2025
Certificate of special education and disability - Introduction to special education, understanding autism.
Croydon college
07.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of education - Basic education .psychological basis of teaching and learning, introduction to special education ,
University of education.
05.2012 - 09.2014
Teaching Assistant
Ghana education service
09.2009 - 12.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Basic education
St Monica's college of education
01.2007 - 09.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - General arts
Boamponsem secondary school
05.2001 - 08.2004