Jemima Amponsah
Orpington-,Kent
Summary
A dedicated Health Care Assistant skilled to provide person centred care to patients, focusing solely on their care plans to ensure high quality care for the elderly, vulnerable children, autistic people, physical disability, complex mental illness with many years of experiences . Also having live-in care experiences with anxiety and dementia patients, I support with emotional care, independence ,effective communication and active listening and patient feedback, to deliver compassionate care and end-of-life care.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Health Care Assistant
Richlove-healthCare
Leeds, West Yorkshire
07.2023 - Current
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Counselled patients on pain management and medication risks with strong focus on substance abuse prevention.
- Conducted frequent health checks to measure effectiveness of treatment or recovery plans.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment, replenishing stock to avoid shortages and maintain operational readiness.
Health Care Assistant
Caremark
Bromley , London
06.2023 - Current
- Using patients care plan to provide person centred care to them.
- Promoting the informed consent process to deliver a safe and secure care to patients.
- Enhanced good communication skills when delivering message or receiving information from the patient.
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Documenting care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Reducing patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, contributing to patient health monitoring.
- Counselling patients on pain management and medication risks with strong focus on substance abuse prevention.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing -Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery training college-Pantang Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra 08.2015 - 09.2018
GCSEs - General Nursing
Anum Senior High School
Anum , Eastern Region 10.2009 - 07.2013
Skills
- Personal care and dressing assistance
- Elderly care
- Children and autistic care
- Physical disability and mental health care
- Complex needs care
- Dementia Care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Mobility support
- Hoist operation
- Dementia care training
- Patient handling and positioning
- Confidentiality understanding
- Record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Emotional support
- Care planning
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Clear communication
Languages
English
First language
Certification
Diploma of Higher Education in Midwifery
GESE certificate
Care certificate
Oliver-Mcgown certificate
PEG feeding or Gastrostomy certificate
Full uk Driving licence
Manual handling certificate
Interests
Music and Dance
Timeline
Part-time Health Care Assistant
Richlove-healthCare
07.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Caremark
06.2023 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing -Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery training college-Pantang Ghana
08.2015 - 09.2018
GCSEs - General Nursing
Anum Senior High School
10.2009 - 07.2013