Dorcas Asiedua Kyei
Ilford,RDB
Summary
Passionate and dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in meal preparation and personal hygiene assistance, honed at Ethica Service Limited. Excelled in providing compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort, and fostering independence. Demonstrated exceptional time management and problem-solving skills, significantly improving client health outcomes. Collaborated effectively with medical teams to ensure comprehensive care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Support Worker
Ethica Service Limited
Star House, 104-108 Grafton Rd, London
10.2023 - Current
- Supporting clients in upholding good personal hygiene, which enhances their health and wellbeing.
- Administering medication as directed by medical professionals, making sure to follow treatment regimens and dosage guidelines
- Enhancing patient comfort by giving them individualized attention and assistance based on their needs.
- Encouraging patients' independence by helping with activities of daily living including getting dressed, taking care of oneself, and moving around.
- Helping to prepare and serve meals every day, according to goals of nutritional care plan, and providing assistance with feeding as needed.
- Evaluating client health condition and report concerns to line manager.
- Assisting clients with light domestic tasks and shopping.
- Assisting in transfer of clients using hoist, wheelchair and stair lift.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Established rapport with clients and families to foster open communication and trust.
Registered Midwife
Royal Good Shepherd Hospital
Ghana
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women, including regular check-up, fetal monitoring, and health education.
- Assisted women during labor and childbirth by offering emotional support, managing pain, monitoring labour and addressing complication.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote maternal and child health, including conducting health talks and campaigns.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for women and newborns.
- Maintained accurate documentation and records of patients care.
- Checked and recorded patient's vital signs example blood pressure, temperature, pulse, SPO2 and also reported any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Maintained sterility and infection control.
- Educated and treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Educated and supported new mothers in proper breastfeeding and attachment.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Pantang, Accra, Ghana11.2020
High School Diploma -
Benkum Senior High School
Larteh, Ghana06.2015
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Time Management
- First aid and safety
- Elderly Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia Care
- PPE Usage
Timeline
Care Support Worker
Ethica Service Limited
10.2023 - Current
Registered Midwife
Royal Good Shepherd Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Benkum Senior High School