Kofi Akosah Omane

As a social work student on placement with the Derby City Recovery Team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, I am actively engaging in a comprehensive learning experience across various Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) teams. This hands-on involvement is enhancing my practical skills and deepening my understanding of mental health interventions for young people.

• Shadowing CAMHS Liaison Team:

I am observing the CAMHS Liaison Team as they assess young individuals under 18 in hospital settings, particularly those presenting in mental health crises, with self-harm incidents, or suicidal thoughts. This experience is providing me with insights into conducting mental health assessments and coordinating safe discharges. Additionally, I am learning about the importance of timely follow-ups and the process of integrating young people into appropriate support services.

• Engaging with the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team:

I am participating with the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team, which offers urgent community assessments and interventions for young individuals experiencing mental health crises. This exposure is allowing me to understand the dynamics of crisis intervention and the implementation of home treatment plans aimed at stabilizing and supporting young people within their community environments.

• Collaborating with Core CAMHS Team:

I am working alongside the Core CAMHS Team, gaining experience in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents with significant mental health issues. This collaboration is enhancing my skills in comprehensive assessments and tailored care planning, ensuring that the needs of young clients and their families are met effectively.

• Observing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Teams:

I am observing sessions conducted by DBT and CBT teams, focusing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating various mental health conditions in young people. This observation is enriching my understanding of structured therapy models and their practical applications in promoting emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring among clients.

• Utilising therapeutic techniques to help clients cope with stress and mental health issues.
  
• Established rapport with clients by understanding and respecting their personal situations.

Through these diverse shadowing opportunities, I am actively developing a holistic perspective on child and adolescent mental health services, refining my clinical competencies, and preparing for a professional career dedicated to supporting mental well-being of young individuals.

• Assisting clients with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks
• Supporting clients in accessing social, educational, and recreational opportunities to promote inclusion and engagement
• Monitoring and documenting clients’ health and well-being, while promptly reporting any concerns to the appropriate team members
• Administering medication in line with prescribed care plans and ensuring compliance with safety protocols
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals, family members, and other stakeholders to implement individualised care plans
• Maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients and colleagues
• Providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement to foster positive relationships and build trust

• Company Overview: Compassionate and dedicated Care and Support Worker with experience in supporting Adults, Children and Young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, non-verbal communication, challenging behaviors and other medical conditions
• Providing care and support to children with complex needs, fostering their independence and well-being
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviors using positive behavior support strategies
• Assisting with personal care, grooming, and daily living activities while maintaining dignity and respect
• Encouraging and supporting service users in engaging with their interests and participating in community activities
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals, therapists, and families to develop and implement personalized care plans
• Utilizing alternative communication methods to engage with non-verbal individuals effectively
• Ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, adhering to safeguarding policies and best practices
• Compassionate and dedicated Care and Support Worker with experience in supporting Adults, Children and Young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, non-verbal communication, challenging behaviors and other medical conditions

• Helping patients with their daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, ensuring they maintain their dignity and comfort
• Assisting patients with mobilization, including using hoists or other mobility aids when necessary
• Under the supervision of qualified nurses, I help with basic wound care and changing dressings
• Prompts and administration of medication as directed and prescribed by medical practitioners
• Monitoring patient’s physical and emotional conditions, noting any concerns and reporting them to the nursing team
• Ensuring that all care provided and observations made are accurately documented in patients’ records
• Maintaining precise patient records, ensuring documentation is current and complies with NHS standards
• Preparation of patient charts and other essential medical documentation
• Support the admission, transfer, and discharge processes for patients, ensuring smooth transitions
• Working closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute insights on patient care plans
• I am prepared to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of the service

• Working collaboratively with other professionals in safeguarding service users i.e., Secondary Mental Health Services - Community Psychiatric Nurses and Mental health practitioners (Doctors), Approved Mental Health Practitioners, The Local Police Department, Local Area Coordinators (LAC), Family members and support networks etc
• Empower individuals by promoting their human rights, supporting them in coping with difficult times, and safeguarding them from harm
• Assist service users in achieving their potential by identifying and working with their strengths and resources
• Develop, implement and evaluate tailored/personalized care plans that promotes wellbeing and independence of service users according to the needs of service users who are eligible
• Shadowing and supporting opportunities with AMHPs (Approved Mental Health Practitioners) and Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) approved doctors in conducting Mental Health Act assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Completion of Social Circumstances Report (CSR) - This report encompasses gathering the necessary information and views of a service user who has appealed his/her Section 2 or 3 (Mental Health Act 1983) and also the views of professionals (nurses) and family/support network

• Preparation of ingredients for the day’s meals
• Assisted catering staff in preparing and serving meals to the students
• Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Assisted with inventory management, keeping track of stock levels, and notifying the kitchen manager when supplies needed to be replenished

• Manage and develop designated Sales area in the on trade, delivering stretched brand and portfolio targets across beers, CSDs and Spirits by effective outlet universe coverage
• Building trust and integrity, supporting and growing account owners and potential customers through regular visits bundled with professional interpersonal relationships to help them grow
• Drawing personalized and specific growth plan for each customer/Client
• Ensure flawless execution of GGBL trade strategy on cold, fridge planogram, promotions, innovations, own POP visibility, bar-staff training/ persuasion
• Deliver consistently weekly business Reports (WBR) to Sales Manager on territory activities and competitor intelligence