Kojo Larbi Boakye
Sheffield,Ssouth Yorkshire
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Nurse committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care. Skilled in safeguarding, therapeutic engagement, and physical health monitoring, with experience supporting individuals with complex needs. Proficient in clinical documentation and maintaining confidentiality, focused on recovery-oriented practices and fostering an inclusive, empowering environment for service users.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Support Worker
NHS Professionals
07.2024 - Current
- Monitor patient wellbeing and perform health checks
- Support healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Assist patients with mobility and personal care
- Assist with routine checks, hygiene, and nutrition
- Maintain patient comfort and communication
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families
- Managed anxiety or agitation in patients using calming techniques to support emotional wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
- Documented care provided, enhancing communication among team members.
- Facilitated social activities to promote mental stimulation and patient engagement.
Carer / Support Worker
Haythorne Place Care Homes
07.2016 - 01.2025
- Provided exceptional care to elderly patients by assisting with daily tasks.
- Maintain personal hygiene and wellbeing of patients
- Assisted with mobility to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
- Demonstrated empathy towards emotional needs of clients, providing reassurance during challenging times to enhance their wellbeing.
- Utilised active listening skills in conversations with clients, positively affecting their mood and overall happiness.
- Monitor patients’ mental state
- Support clinical duties alongside mental health nurses
- Apply safeguarding practices and health & safety compliance
- Demonstrate leadership, flexibility, and teamwork
- Managed stress effectively in high-pressure situations
- Enhanced patient comfort by changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces consistently.
Soldier
British Army, Ministry of Defence
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Conducted law enforcement and public safety operations
- Performed security and surveillance operations
- Engaged in emergency planning and response
- Executed strategic planning to optimise combat operations.
- Conducted risk assessments to prevent potential threats.
- Coordinated logistical support to ensure seamless field operations.
- Maintained firearms safety and handling
- Adhered strictly to military laws, promoting lawful conduct amongst peers.
- Contributed to national security efforts
- Enhanced team morale through targeted team building activities.
- Fostered unity among team members by encouraging healthy communication.
- Carried out maintenance tasks, keeping all equipment in optimal condition.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
01-2026
HE Diploma - Health Science Professions
Sheffield College
01-2022
GCSE - Maths and English
Sheffield College
01-2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Safety
NEBOSH
Skills
- Personal care tasks
- Activities of Daily Living
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient interaction
- Emotional support
- Patient-centred care
- Safeguarding practices
- Health and safety
References
- Sheffield Hallam University, coursesummaries@shu.ac.uk
- NHS Professionals, Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4TZ, UK, https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/forms/employment-reference.html
- Mrs. Elizabeth Fialor, 35 Abney Drive, Sheffield, S14 1PB, UK, +44 07958124238, jennifer-debrah@hotmail.co.uk
- Mr. Charles Quist, 21 Skelwith Drive, Sheffield, S4 8BN, UK, charlyq4@yahoo.com, 07960952406
Personal Information
Available: Immediate
Languages
English
First Language
Interests
- Tabble tennis
- Badminton
- Football
- Cycling
Timeline
Care Support Worker
NHS Professionals
07.2024 - Current
Carer / Support Worker
Haythorne Place Care Homes
07.2016 - 01.2025
Soldier
British Army, Ministry of Defence
10.2011 - 06.2016
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
HE Diploma - Health Science Professions
Sheffield College
GCSE - Maths and English
Sheffield College
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Safety
NEBOSH