Gordon Yeboah
Care Assistant
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker, a hardworking and versatile graduate who aspires to contribute knowledge and skills in care in a progressive environment in which these skills are relevantly appreciated. Also, to observe, research, assess situations, and devise strategies to help solve issues while working with other people and clients to meet expected deadlines. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Cleaner
Direct Cleaning Services (Sheffield) LTD
08.2024 - Current
- Keep floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping.
- Use correct procedures to clean floors, communal areas, and workspaces.
- Scrub and sanitize toilets, sinks, and kitchen fixtures for a high-quality finish.
- Ensure proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
- Work quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
- Empty and clean trash cans following procedures.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
- Clean and dry windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
- Clean surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimize infection risks.
- Refilled soap dispensers and air fresheners in 4 bathrooms.
Healthcare Assistant
ENHANCE WELLBEING HEALTHCARE LTD
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted and provided clients with their personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming clients unable to do so alone.
- Trained to organize and administer prescribed medications for clients
- Updating Client's medical records and other paperwork
- Helped service users with mobility problems including incontinence
- Made and changed beds, tidied up clients' rooms and emptied their commode
- Setting tables and trays for meal times as well as feeding clients who are unable to do so alone
- Report to team leader and supervisors of any changes in the health of service users.
- Assisted in activities such as reading, solving word puzzles, colouring, and recreation
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
Volunteer
British heart Foundation
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming donations per day from donors.
Health Care Assistant (Voluntary)
ST. Mary's Catholic Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted immunization for children under age five against six childhood killer diseases (Tuberculosis, measles, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) identified by WHO, since these children are mostly vulnerable and need to be protected.
- Supported needs of 7+ residents under long-term care. Went for home visits in neighboring environments to give health talks to individuals such as age, pregnant women, adolescents, and nursing mothers.
- Checked dosages and administered the right medication to the right patients at the right time per the right route.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients (temperature pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) to serve as baseline data for the care of patients.
- Provided a sterile environment for dressing wounds such as diabetic wounds to ensure patients' safety
- Provided treatment to patients as per physician's order such as administration of the right dosage of drugs at the right time by the right route
- Assisted and went to ward rounds with the medical team to seek the well-being of patients
- Assisted in providing pre-, initial, and post-operational care to patients who are to undergo surgery
Administrator and Social Studies Teacher
Apostolic Academy C
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Recorded student attendance and escalated concerns regarding repeat absences.
- Kept filing, administration, and recordkeeping up to date.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries promptly, signposting requested information.
- Kept files organized and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Established warm, welcoming reception areas to provide positive first impressions.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences, and appointments.
- Oversaw activities and functions to maintain compliance with school policies.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Arranged cover during staff absence using reputable supply teachers.
- Sourced and ordered office supplies within allocated budget.
- Prepared lesson content and delivered it in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Planned and conducted periodic assessments to monitor student progress, marking tests quickly and providing detailed individual feedback.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
Social Worker (National Service Personnel)
Sunyani Municipal Assembly (Department of Social Welfare)
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Responded calmly to manage crises and emergencies.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
- Promoted independence and positive well-being when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
- Worked with community organizations to create access to resources and assistance to meet clients' varying needs.
- Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Student Teacher
Sunyani Senior High School
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Planned and organized classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Worked with teachers to uphold behaviour management policies.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
Primary Class Teacher
Apostolic Academy C
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Planned and organized classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Collected, analyzed, and tracked data on student progress.
- Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Education
University of Education, Winneba
Kumasi07.2019
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Business - Business
Bechem Presbyterian Senior High School
Bechem, Ghana06.2014
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Understand and following policies
- Time management
- Patience and Tolerance
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving skills
- Resilience
- Independent promotion
- Emotional support and companionship
Certification
- June 2024, Mandatory & Statutory (Practical) Training Course, The Health & Safety Group Ltd
- May 2024, Level 3. Diploma In Health & Social Care + Care Certificate Standards (1 To 15), REED COURSES
- May 2024, Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT), eLearning for healthcare (elfh)
- January 2024, Care Certificate (Standard 1-15), CAREDEMY
- January 2024, Assessing Competence for the care certificate, CAREDEMY
- January 2018, Basic First Aid, Ghana Red Cross
Additional Information
Tatenda Karisambudzi
Enhance Wellbeing Healthcare LTD
Care Coordinator
07454692756
tatenda@enhancewellbeinghealthcare.co.uk
Mary Owusu-Acheampong
Apostolic Academy C
Headmistress
+233242177912
apostolicacademyc1996@gmail.com
Victoria Benewaa
St. Mary's Catholic Hospital
Nurse (ward-in-charge)
+233573557292
Victoriabenewaa55z@gmail.com
Timeline
Commercial Cleaner
Direct Cleaning Services (Sheffield) LTD
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer
British heart Foundation
05.2024 - 07.2024
Healthcare Assistant
ENHANCE WELLBEING HEALTHCARE LTD
01.2024 - 09.2024
Health Care Assistant (Voluntary)
ST. Mary's Catholic Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023
Administrator and Social Studies Teacher
Apostolic Academy C
11.2020 - 10.2023
Social Worker (National Service Personnel)
Sunyani Municipal Assembly (Department of Social Welfare)
10.2019 - 12.2020
Student Teacher
Sunyani Senior High School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Primary Class Teacher
Apostolic Academy C
05.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management Education
University of Education, Winneba
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Business - Business
Bechem Presbyterian Senior High School
- June 2024, Mandatory & Statutory (Practical) Training Course, The Health & Safety Group Ltd
- May 2024, Level 3. Diploma In Health & Social Care + Care Certificate Standards (1 To 15), REED COURSES
- May 2024, Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT), eLearning for healthcare (elfh)
- January 2024, Care Certificate (Standard 1-15), CAREDEMY
- January 2024, Assessing Competence for the care certificate, CAREDEMY
- January 2018, Basic First Aid, Ghana Red Cross
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