Linda Addowaa Ansah
Dudley
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Victoria Lodge Care Home (Select Healthcare)
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with service users for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained high levels of service users satisfaction by providing tailored, personalized care that consistently met individual needs.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
Home care Support worker (Older adults in care)
Handle with Care (Black country)
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
- Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
- Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
- Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
- Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
- Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
Care assistant
Orthopaedic and Fracture Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Education
Master of Science - Psychologyical Studies with Mental Health
University Of Aberdeen
Certificate of achievement - Introduction to Social Work
African Society Of Healthcare Professionals
Certificate of Achievement - Care Certificate (Standard 1-5)
Caredemy
Certificate of Achievement - All care Training
Medex E-learning
Certificate of Achievement - Intensive care Training
Handle with care(black country)
Bachelor of Arts - Languages Education
University Of Education,Winneba
Skills
- Basic life support
- Care plan management
- Elderly care
- Documentation development
- Personal care
- Patient safeguarding
- First Aid
- End Of Life Care
- Dementia awareness
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Care Assistant
Victoria Lodge Care Home (Select Healthcare)
10.2023 - 08.2024
Home care Support worker (Older adults in care)
Handle with Care (Black country)
06.2023 - 11.2023
Care assistant
Orthopaedic and Fracture Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2022
Certificate of achievement - Introduction to Social Work
African Society Of Healthcare Professionals
Certificate of Achievement - Care Certificate (Standard 1-5)
Caredemy
Certificate of Achievement - All care Training
Medex E-learning
Certificate of Achievement - Intensive care Training
Handle with care(black country)
Bachelor of Arts - Languages Education
University Of Education,Winneba
Master of Science - Psychologyical Studies with Mental Health
University Of Aberdeen
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