GRACE KONAMA
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
I am a Healthcare Assistant who is compassionate and motivated and has worked for three years providing exceptional care and support to adults with disabilities and the elderly. Skilled in delivering person-centred care plans, medication management, and daily living activities, whilst promoting independence and well-being. I have a proven ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and can work collaboratively within a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Community care Assistant/ live-in carer
Apollo Care
Camberley, Surrey
2026.03 - 2026.03
- Performed household duties such as cleaning, laundry and shopping to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
- Ensured patient dignity during personal care tasks, promoting self-esteem and respect amongst clients.
- Managed food preparation tasks, ensuring balanced nutrition for clients.
- Kept family members informed about loved ones' health conditions thereby reducing anxiety and uncertainty.
- Coordinated social activities for clients, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
- Handled emergency situations effectively safeguarding lives within the community.
- Completed paperwork accurately on time to ensure proper record keeping for each client's health status.
- Resolved conflicts among residents swiftly maintaining harmony within the community.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities boosting morale amongst residents.
- Identified any signs of abuse or neglect promptly ensuring immediate intervention.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality principles protecting privacy rights of all individuals under my care.
- Enhanced client mobility by assisting with daily exercises and walks.
- Improved client independence by teaching the use of adaptive devices like walkers or canes.
- Assisted with personal care needs, improving client comfort and hygiene.
- Offered emotional support in difficult times leading to improved mental wellbeing of patients.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic communication, building trust and cooperation.
- To wear the uniform and identity badge at all times when on duty
- To attend training sessions and regular team meetings, empowering our staff to self-develop
- Assistance with care(if stated in the service users care plan)
- Delivered medication reminders to ensure patient safety and wellness.
- Administered oral and topical medication following instructions from medical personnel.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER
Kempshire Limited
Hull, UK
2024.08 - 2026.03
- As a Registered Service Manager, it is part of the responsibility to ensure efficient service delivery in a way that meets the needs of the organisation and stakeholders. These include commissioners, third-party service providers, social workers, young people, their family members, and staff.
- As RSM I provide direct managerial support and supervision of the Placement, Coordinators, shift leaders and support workers in each respective location and assume overall oversight of the entire service workforce.
- As RSM I have some budgetary responsibilities for all placements and monitor service expenditure and ensure that services are delivered within allocated budget and in a cost-effective manner.
- I ensure compliance with OFSTED and that the services are delivered in compliance with the legal requirements, regulations and standards for supported living services.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER
Home Group
ASHFORD, Kent
2023.06 - 2025.02
- I provide care for individuals with autism, global developmental delay and learning disabilities
- Prepared detailed reports and case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of client interactions.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress.
- Implemented safeguarding measures for vulnerable clients, reducing risks of harm.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate mental health services for clients.
- Managed case loads efficiently, prioritising urgent needs while maintaining high standards.
SUPPORT WORKER
Kempshire Limited
Hull, UK
2023.08 - 2024.07
- As a support worker, I provided targeted assistance to clients in a residential supported housing for 16-25-year-olds to help them acquire life skills, independence, and personal aspirations.
- These were youth with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, foster care, and relationship trauma.
- Emphasises trust, professional limits, and empowerment to make each young person feel valued and supported on their independent path.
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Care 24X Limited
Walmer, UK
2023.04 - 2023.07
- Provided care for acutely and chronically ill patients, including wound care, medication administration, feeding, intake and output monitoring, patient education, vital sign checks, advocacy and self-care needs.
MIDWIFERY OFFICER
Holy Family Hospital
Berekum, Ghana
2019.09 - 2023.02
- Prepared and conducted deliveries, ensuring safe childbirth experiences for mothers and newborns.
- Provided comprehensive care for mothers and newborns in the labour ward and neonatal intensive care unit.
- Assisted with childbirth and postnatal support, educating mothers on infant care and family planning.
- Antenatal and Postnatal care of pregnant women.
- Facilitated maternal and child health initiatives, enhancing care delivery within hospital setting.
- Provided clinical supervision and mentorship to student nurses and midwives, fostering their development in clinical practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Health and Applied Sciences
GhanaSkills
- Elderly Care
- Home Care
- Health Assessment and Monitoring
- Compassionate Care Giver
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care
- Care Management
- Care Plan Management
- Exceptional Communicator
- Disability Care
- Personal Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Development
- Development Support
- Safeguarding Policies
- Report writing
- Risk assessment
Skills
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Staff supervision
- Behaviour management
- Crisis intervention
- Decision making
Languages
English
Languages
5,C1
Hobbies and interests
- FITNESS ACTIVITIES
- TRAVELLING
- TEAM SPORTS
- CREATIVE HOBBIES: Writing, music, dancing
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Sales and pitching
- Cooking
Timeline
Community care Assistant/ live-in carer
Apollo Care
2026.03 - 2026.03
REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER
Kempshire Limited
2024.08 - 2026.03
SUPPORT WORKER
Kempshire Limited
2023.08 - 2024.07
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER
Home Group
2023.06 - 2025.02
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Care 24X Limited
2023.04 - 2023.07
MIDWIFERY OFFICER
Holy Family Hospital
2019.09 - 2023.02
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Health and Applied Sciences