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
2023.01 - 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
2021.10 - 2022.12
- 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
2021.08 - 2021.10
- 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
2007.01 - 2021.01
- 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, Ghana2014-01
Teacher Training Certificate -
Wesley College of Education
Kumasi, Ghana2007-01
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prempeh College
Kumasi, Ghana2002-01
Basic Education Certificate -
7th Day Junior Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana1999-01
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
2023.01 - Current
Care Assistant
Trinity Plus Care Limited
2021.10 - 2022.12
Care Assistant
G & H Care Limited
2021.08 - 2021.10
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
2007.01 - 2021.01
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