Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Foster Mensah Amoh

Croydon,Greater London

Summary

Compassionate Care Assistant and Support Worker with three years of experience in delivering person-centred care across residential and community environments. Proficient in assisting with daily living tasks and fostering independence while providing emotional and practical support to individuals with diverse needs. Holds a full UK driver's license for flexible travel and home visits. Dedicated to upholding dignity, safety, and high care standards while cultivating positive relationships with clients and families.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Care assistant

Anchor Hanover Group
Godstone, Surrey
11.2024 - Current

Facilitated physical and social activities to enhance residents' well-being.

  • Assisted residents with personal care, including washing and dressing.
  • Maintained accurate records of care provided and changes in residents' conditions.
  • Supported mealtimes and ensured medication compliance.
  • Identified and escalated concerns regarding poor practice or abuse.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards to ensure a secure environment.
  • Provided emotional support through active listening and fostering positive relationships.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.

Support care worker

QH Care Services Limited
Sutton, Surrey
04.2023 - Current
  • Offered respite services for family caregivers allowing them brief periods of rest or time off from caring duties.
  • Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in client behaviour to healthcare professionals.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual client.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance for over ten clients.
  • Provided comprehensive care to seven patients by ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
  • Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.

Care and support worker

Sam Healthcare Service Limited
Croydon, Surrey
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Aided in maintaining personal hygiene for better health outcomes in patients.
  • Ensured medication adherence by administering prescribed drugs under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
  • Assisted patients to participate in community activities, promoting socialisation and mental health.
  • Adhered strictly to all safety protocols during work hours-ensured overall wellbeing of all parties involved.
  • Facilitated movement for patients using aids such as wheelchairs or walkers, increasing their independence.

Chief executive officer

JUFOS Women & Girl-Child Network
Kumasi, Ashanti
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Ensure the promotion of well being among women and young girls.
  • Monitoring and implementing programs that build the capacity of women
  • Provide women and young girls with the information about their mental health
  • Provide guidance and counselling services to women
  • Encourage both women and young girls to participate in social and recreational activities.
  • Observe, monitor and record elderly women physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to their family.
  • Assisting families in providing safe and secure environment for both the elderly and the young women.

Social welfare officer

Atwima kwanwoma District assembly
Kumasi, Ashanti
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Delivered educational programmes on social issues, raising public awareness.
  • Enhanced welfare provision for disadvantaged groups through targeted outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective social care plans.
  • Assisted clients in navigating legal requirements whilst ensuring their rights were upheld.
  • Improved access to resources with careful needs assessment and referrals.
  • Strengthened community relations by organising regular meetings and workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Community development

University for Development Studies
Upper West, Ghana
09.2011 - 07.2015

WASSCE - General Art

Kumasi Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2006 - 05.2009

Skills

Person-centred care planning

Daily living assistance

Safeguarding and health safety

Communication and relationship building

Medication management

Independent and team collaboration

Flexible and reliable driving

Affiliations

  • Reading, listening to music, and exploring new places.

Certification

United Kingdom Driver's License

Accomplishments

Anchor Hanover Group, Oakleigh Employee of the Month: January 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care assistant

Anchor Hanover Group
11.2024 - Current

Support care worker

QH Care Services Limited
04.2023 - Current

Care and support worker

Sam Healthcare Service Limited
12.2022 - 03.2023

Chief executive officer

JUFOS Women & Girl-Child Network
07.2017 - 07.2022

Social welfare officer

Atwima kwanwoma District assembly
09.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Community development

University for Development Studies
09.2011 - 07.2015

WASSCE - General Art

Kumasi Senior High School
10.2006 - 05.2009
Foster Mensah Amoh