Edna Yeboah
Manchester City
Summary
I am conscientious Care Assistant with expertise in the provision of exemplary care to maintain the health, safety and development elderly patients with complex healthcare needs. Highly experienced in the delivery of individual care plans whilst working in conjunction with community and local authority teams have demonstrated working experience in rendering care and support to families and in a care setting. I have extremely well-developed interpersonal skills, I am happy working in a team, however, I am also at ease working independently. Able to follow instructions as required during work. Possessing the needed communication skills both verbal and nonverbal needed to work with staff, patients and relatives Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focuses care with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Proactive worker committed to help provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at wound treatments with knowledge of dressing patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level healthcare position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
React Health Care Practitioner
Manchester City, Stockport
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives within the facility, contributing ideas for process enhancements that benefited both staff and patients alike.
- Proactively addressed potential issues by consistently monitoring patients'' progress, making adjustments to care plans when necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Improved overall wellness through providing educational materials on preventative measures and self-care strategies tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Senior Care assistant
Livingstone Healthcare
London
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitoring and recording of patient's vital signs, Drug administration, Helping patients with toileting in bed, Prepared patients report and present them to senior staff, Safely escorted patients during medical procedures, Patient daily intentional rounding's, Wound dressing and cleaning, Cleaning and tidying up the work area, Infection prevention, Mobility support, Sterilization of working instruments, Meal preparation for patients, Personal care assistance, Health education
Senior Care Assistant
Gbegbe Royal Clinic and Maternity
Accra, Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Health Talks and education, Checking patient vitals, Personal care, Bed bathing, Empathy and compassion, Medical records management, Team work and support, Mobility support, Assistance in house keeping, Patients feeding, Assist in giving immunization and child welfare services, Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
Education
Certificate in Home science -
Anum Presby Senior High School
01.2017
High School certificate -
Link Junior High School
01.2014
Skills
- Personal care
- Medical assistance
- Meal preparation
- Feeding patient
- Housekeeping
- Patient emotional support
- Patient safeguarding
- Fluid intake and outtake monitoring
- Admin and computing skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Compassionate, kind and honest
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Patient Positioning
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Oral Hygiene
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Transporting patients
- Support Services
- Infection Control
- Heavy Lifting
- Emotional Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Caregiver Relations
- Family Communication
- Administering Medications
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding assistance expert
- Emotional Intelligence
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Care Aide
- Patient Assessments
- Universal Precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Client documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Conducting intakes
- Responding to emergencies
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Injury Prevention
Trainingandcertificate
- Medication administration
- The Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Acute & Community Settings
- First aid (resuscitation) levels 1, 2 & 3
- CSTF Infection Prevention & Control (levels 1 & 2)
- CSTF Information Governance and Data Security
- CSTF Fire Safety
- CSTF Moving and handling (levels 1 & 2)
- CSTF NHS Conflict Resolution
- CSTF NHS Safeguarding Adults (Levels 1 & 2)
- CSTF Safeguarding Children (Levels 1 & 2)
- Manual Handling
Tel
07397548716
Knowledgeandability
- Proficient In English
- Ability to learn quickly
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
References
React HCP - 01613369638/ admin@reacthcp.co.uk
Livingstone health care-referrals@libigstonehealthcare.co.uk
Gbebgeyisei Royal Hospital- +233233993652
Certification
. The Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
. Mandatory and Statutory ( Practical ) Training Course.
. Dignity And Respect.
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
React Health Care Practitioner
11.2023 - Current
Senior Care assistant
Livingstone Healthcare
04.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Care Assistant
Gbegbe Royal Clinic and Maternity
01.2018 - 01.2023
Certificate in Home science -
Anum Presby Senior High School
High School certificate -
Link Junior High School