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Linda Effah

Sunderland,SND

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Support Worker

Marbrook Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Support Worker

EM Care (Ghana)
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
  • Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Understanding their communication, example sounds, tones and body language
    needs and adapting my communication to each individual.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

University Of Sunderland
Sunderland, Uk
09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism

Koforidua Technical University
Ghana
12.2019

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Care
  • Activity Planning
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Meal Preparation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Behavioral Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Records Management

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
    • Manual Handling
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Medication
    • Infection Prevention and Control (Level2)
    • Information Governance, Data Protection & GDPR
    • Equality, Diversity & LGBTQ
    • Fire Safety
    • First Aid
    • Health, Safety and Welfare
    • Mental Capacity
    • Moving and Handling Theory
    • Safeguarding Adults L1&2

Timeline

Care Support Worker

Marbrook Center
10.2023 - Current

Support Worker

EM Care (Ghana)
10.2020 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

University Of Sunderland

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism

Koforidua Technical University

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