EDMOND APPIAH
Edmonton,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care, specialising in elderly and dementia care. Proficient in adapting to patient needs and maintaining personal hygiene, while upholding healthcare ethical standards. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and empathy, ensuring effective support for both patients and their families. Skilled in emergency response, infection prevention, and safeguarding practices, with a strong commitment to organisational standards and record-keeping. Career goal: to continue enhancing person-centred care plans within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
Loyal Care Consortium
London, Enfield
02.2023 - Current
- Escorted service users for tests or procedures whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and service users alike.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
Community first responder
Medequip Connect
London, Barnet
07.2023 - Current
- Performed CPR on unresponsive individuals resulting in sustained life until further assistance arrived.
- Performed basic life support tasks, resulting in preserved patient health until further help arrived.
- Enhanced community safety by providing immediate, life-saving medical interventions in 45minutes.
- Conducted routine checks of first responder vehicle and equipment, maintaining optimal readiness for deployment.
- Collaborated closely with ambulance staff upon their arrival, ensuring seamless handover of patient care.
- Completed timely documentation following each call-out to maintain comprehensive patient records.
- Ensured rapid response times with efficient navigation and driving under pressure.
Health care assistant
Brylee Care
London, Bush Hill
08.2024 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science Information Technology - Information Technology
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
GHANA 03.2014 - 08.2018
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Ghana 02.2007 - 03.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Vocational Studies
KUMASI SENIOR TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Ghana 06.2003 - 03.2006
Skills
- Patient care
- Dementia care training
- Respecting cultural differences
- Handling distressed patients
- Multitasking under pressure
- Supporting family members
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Elderly care proficiency
- Adapting to patient needs
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Exceptional communicator
- Home care
- Empathy and compassion
- Emergency response training
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Housekeeping
- Patient safeguarding
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Food preparation
- Organisational standards
- Record-keeping
- Motivational techniques
Affiliations
- Listening to music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
Brylee Care
08.2024 - Current
Community first responder
Medequip Connect
07.2023 - Current
Health care assistant
Loyal Care Consortium
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science Information Technology - Information Technology
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
03.2014 - 08.2018
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
02.2007 - 03.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Vocational Studies
KUMASI SENIOR TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
06.2003 - 03.2006