Joseph Sarpong
Bedford
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant with over 4 years of experience delivering high-quality personal and emotional support to residents in care homes and the community. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, promoting dignity and wellbeing, and maintaining accurate records. Strong background in education, with a proven ability to communicate effectively and foster warm, supportive relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Committed to providing person-centred care and continuous professional development within the health and social care sector.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Lillibet House
Bedford
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver personal and oral care to residents, ensuring individual needs and preferences are met.
- Support residents with dressing, mobility, and feeding according to their care plans.
- Accompany residents to medical appointments and community activities.
- Assist in meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping duties.
- Facilitate leisure and social activities to promote mental stimulation and wellbeing.
- Support medication administration under supervision.
Care Assistant
Trinity Plus Care Limited
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided personal care and companionship to residents in supported living environments.
- Assisted with feeding, mobility, and daily hygiene routines.
- Ensured documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, respecting dignity and confidentiality.
Care Assistant
G & H Care Limited
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported clients with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship.
- Managed cleaning, laundry, and light household tasks.
- Assisted clients with shopping and appointments, promoting independence.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Kokofu
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Prepared lesson plans and delivered engaging instruction to students.
- Provided emotional support and pastoral care to pupils.
- Assisted the Head Teacher in administrative and extracurricular duties.
- Mentored students and encouraged academic and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana01-2014
Teacher Training Certificate -
Wesley College of Education
Kumasi, Ghana01-2007
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prempeh College
Kumasi, Ghana01-2002
Basic Education Certificate -
7th Day Junior Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana01-1999
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Emotional care assistance
- Oral care assistance
- Feeding support
- Dressing support
- Mobility support
- Companionship
- Resident engagement
- Activity facilitation
- Social inclusion
- Record keeping
- Care documentation
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Appointment support
- Medication support
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- IT proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
Languages
English
Twi
Professional Development
- Teachers and Educationists’ Conference, 2016
- Workshop on Good Teaching Practices, 2016
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Jogging
- Singing
- Cooking
- Researching
Timeline
Care Assistant
Lillibet House
01.2023 - Current
Care Assistant
Trinity Plus Care Limited
10.2021 - 12.2022
Care Assistant
G & H Care Limited
08.2021 - 10.2021
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2007 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Education -
University of Education
Teacher Training Certificate -
Wesley College of Education
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prempeh College
Basic Education Certificate -
7th Day Junior Secondary School