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EMMANUEL KWADWO EFFAH

EMMANUEL KWADWO EFFAH

Colchester,Essex

Summary

Empathetic Nutritionist and a Health Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Well-versed in monitoring clients with malnutrition and adhering to patient care plans. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. A people-person, genuinely care about people.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Carer

Emaglo Home Care
Accra, Ghana
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
  • Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.

Clinical nutritionist

Ghana Health Service
Tarkwa Municipal hospital, Ghana
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Advised clients about nutrition-related behaviour change to support goal achievement.
  • Helped clients set long-term goals, with periodic check-ins to support necessary changes and adjustments.
  • Consulted with clients to assess needs and establish action plans.
  • Advised clients on therapeutic nutrition with strong focus on menu selection, preparation and planning.
  • Interviewed clients to gather medical history and evaluate energy requirements and restrictions.
  • Monitored and recorded client progress in account files and company databases.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge within nutrition health care by pursuing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Recorded client data in company CRM platform and updated accounts consistently.

Home care visit

Ghana Health Service
Tarkwa Municipal hospital, Tarkwa-Ghana
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Offered compassionate physical and emotional support to patients, enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
  • Promoted healthier living choices to improve wellbeing of clinically obese patients.
  • Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
  • Hoovered and tidied rooms with keen eye for detail.
  • Conducted risk assessments and checked fire alarm systems.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding client condition updates.
  • Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
  • Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.

Education

IELTS General training test

British Council
Ghana
05.2023 -

BSc Community Nutrition - Nutrition

University for Development Studies
Tamale-Ghana
09.2015 - 07.2019

WASSCE - General Science

Kinbu Senior High Technical School
Accra-Ghana
09.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

  • Completion of CAREDEMY online skills for care on CARE CERTIFICATE ( STANDARDS 1 TO 15 )
  • Completion of Florence Academy Training Certificate on Dementia, Basic First Aid Awareness, An introduction to Incident Management: Bitesize Learning and Adult Safeguarding Northern Ireland(Level 1)
  • Personal care
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Elderly Care

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Carer

Emaglo Home Care
05.2023 - 09.2023

IELTS General training test

British Council
05.2023 -

Home care visit

Ghana Health Service
05.2020 - 10.2020

Clinical nutritionist

Ghana Health Service
09.2019 - 08.2021

BSc Community Nutrition - Nutrition

University for Development Studies
09.2015 - 07.2019

WASSCE - General Science

Kinbu Senior High Technical School
09.2009 - 06.2013

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