FIRDAUS ABUBAKAR
London
Summary
Having worked as a Home care giver at Aspire Community Care and Support, ReignsCare Ltd as a Support Worker, Tafo Government Hospital as Nurse Assistant and also as a Community Volunteer at the Ghana Red Cross Society., I have gained hands-on experience in delivering compassionate care to diverse individuals. I am well-versed in the various aspects of adult social care, including personal care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, mobility and falls, and end-of-life care. I am a disciplined and reliable team player with good communication skills ensuring effective interactions with both service users and their families to create a supportive and trusting environment. I am versatile and have an extensive experience in different fields including teaching and private caregiving of children and the elderly. I am a fast learner and easily adapt to assigned roles to help in the smooth running of any organization. I am committed and able to manage workload and readily available to take care of clients with little or no supervision. My passion to serve propelled me to undertake extensive professional development through the Pathways to Care program at Florence Academy, where I acquired in-depth knowledge in areas such as dementia awareness, mental health awareness, safeguarding adults and children, and infection prevention and control. Furthermore, I have completed the Pro Trainings Certificate Standard 1 to 15, which has provided me with a basic foundation in essential care practices, including working in a person-centered way.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Support Worker
Aspire Community Care And Support
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, changing of pads and grooming to improved hygiene and well-being of clients.
- Documentation of daily activities of clients such as walking, doing sports, socializing and volunteering.
- Assisted in daily feeds such as breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner.
- Engaged in companionship activities, such as conversation, reading, gardening and playing games.
- Assisting with medications and feeding via peg.
- Assisting clients with home care support of medical conditions example clients with Motor Neuro Disease, Tracheostomy and other
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Support Worker
Reignscare Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Providing personal care including showering, baths, shaving, and oral hygiene
- Supporting and administering medication as per the company's policies and procedures
- Report concerns on the health and well-being of clients
- Support service users with mobility needs and transfers using appropriate mobility equipment
- Documentation of daily activities such as sleeping, playing games and walking around.
- Support clients with learning disabilities such as reading and writing.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Streamlined documentation processes by implementing efficient record-keeping strategies that improved accuracy of information shared between team members.
Community Health Volunteer
Ghana Red Cross Society
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Prioritized health risk reduction for both the general community and carers
- Providing and assisting with first aid services to the community
- Creating medical and mental health awareness and its treatments and prevention to the general community
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with the community
- Ensuring the general community has access to health care services.
- Enhanced access to healthcare services for underserved populations through outreach efforts and collaboration with local organizations.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through one-on-one consultations, group workshops, and social media campaigns.
- Organized health fairs and screenings, increasing early detection of chronic diseases among community members.
- Improved community health awareness by conducting educational workshops and presentations on various health topics.
Health Care Assistant
Tafo Government Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and reported escalated concerns to senior staff
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with standards for optimized client care
- Administration of client medication
- Assisting with medical procedures like Catheter care, NG tube feeding/ Stoma care, Wound care.
- 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.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
Support Worker
Divine Grace Medical Center
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisting with client personal care needs such as toileting, bathing grooming and others.
- Providing clients with emotional support and others
- Serving prescribed medications and other medical needs per company policies.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
Education
Certificate In Nurse Assistant Clinicals - Nursing Assistance
TEPA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
Tepa, Ghana 09.2017
West African Examination Certificate - General Arts
T.I.AHMADIYYA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Asokore, Ghana 07.2013
Skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to show empathy and respect
- Strong time management abilities
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently
- Ability to work in multicultural settings
- Driving
Trainingandcertificates
- PRO TRAININGS (SEPTEMBER 2023) - Mandatory Care Standard 1-15, such as basic life support, safeguarding vulnerable adults,basic first aid, end of life support and awareness, safe moving and handling, autism awareness
- FLORENCE ACADEMY (JUNE 2024) such as, safeguarding vulnerable children, learning disabilities awareness.
- Eleanor Home Care Standard Training (MARCH 2024)
References
1. Babatunde Kalejaiye
Reignscare Ltd
Suite 1A Unicorn House
Wellington Street
Ripley DE5 3EH
info@reignscare.com
2. Mr Robert Ghandi
Aspire Community Care and support Ltd
St. Marks Church & Community Center
Tollgate Road, London
E6 5YA
0207 0553880
admin@aspire-support.com
3. Mr Collins Attah Poku
Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Technology
P.O.Box 1279, KNUST- Ghana
0000-GHA
capoku@knust.edu.gh
Timeline
Home Care Support Worker
Aspire Community Care And Support
03.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Reignscare Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Community Health Volunteer
Ghana Red Cross Society
02.2022 - 09.2023
Health Care Assistant
Tafo Government Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2023
Support Worker
Divine Grace Medical Center
11.2017 - 03.2018
Certificate In Nurse Assistant Clinicals - Nursing Assistance
TEPA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
West African Examination Certificate - General Arts
T.I.AHMADIYYA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL