Khadijatu Sulemana
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Summary
Committed professional with a focus on support and care in the social work sector. Capable of enhancing individual well-being by providing tailored support, utilising skills in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Offering improved service delivery and client satisfaction through personalised care plans and effective communication. Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, complemented by a background in customer service and team collaboration. Demonstrates ability to adapt quickly and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
Prestige Plus Recruitment Consult
15-17 Ingate Place, London
09.2024 - Current
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
Health care assistant
Twinkles Agency Services
Accra-Ghana, Greater-Accra
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
SEN teacher
Ghana Education Service
Accra-Ghana, Greater-Accra
09.2016 - 09.2024
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere in class through respectful interaction with all students irrespective of their abilities or backgrounds.
- Provided emotional support to students, resulting in a more conducive learning environment.
- Led training sessions for fellow educators on SEN teaching techniques, enhancing overall educational delivery.
Catering assistant(Self Employed)
Vanaruth Foods
Sekondi-Takoradi, Takoradi
06.2008 - 10.2013
- Managed inventory of catering supplies, reducing waste through efficient usage and ordering practices.
- Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
- Followed recipes meticulously to maintain consistency in taste and quality.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of fresh produce contributing towards seamless kitchen operations.
- Enhanced customer experience by promptly addressing queries and complaints.
- Set up dining areas for special events, improving the overall ambiance.
- Executed food preparation tasks efficiently to meet dining deadlines.
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast,Ghana 08.2017 - 09.2019
Diploma In Basic Education - Education
Holy Child College
Sekondi/Takoradi 10.2013 - 07.2016
WASSCE - High School Education
Ahantaman Senior High School
Sekondi/Takoradi 09.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
- Patient safety
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Time management
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Dementia care expertise
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Palliative care understanding
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Empathy for clients
- Nutrition planning competency
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Dementia care knowledge
- Basic nursing care
- Personal care assistance
- Medication Administration
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care management
- Care planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support worker
Prestige Plus Recruitment Consult
09.2024 - Current
Health care assistant
Twinkles Agency Services
07.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Cape Coast
08.2017 - 09.2019
SEN teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2016 - 09.2024
Diploma In Basic Education - Education
Holy Child College
10.2013 - 07.2016
Catering assistant(Self Employed)
Vanaruth Foods
06.2008 - 10.2013
WASSCE - High School Education
Ahantaman Senior High School
09.2005 - 06.2008
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