Lois Boadi
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly and dementia care. Proficient in healthcare software and skilled in communicating effectively with dementia patients, while respecting cultural differences. Demonstrates a strong understanding of healthcare ethical standards and excels in adapting to patient needs, including handling distressed patients and supporting family members. Committed to maintaining personal hygiene assistance and leveraging physiological knowledge to enhance patient care. Career goal includes advancing dementia care practices through innovative use of medical software.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Amica Care Ernstell House
Plymouth, Devon
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
Health care assistant
Greencare Park Health Care
Leicester
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
- Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
- Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
Carer
Help at Home
Leicester
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
- Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
- Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
Education
GCSEs - Arts
Wesley Girls Senior High School
KumasiSkills
- Physiological knowledge
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Elderly care proficiency
- Respecting cultural differences
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Adapting to patient needs
- Handling distressed patients
- Dementia care training
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Use of medical software
- Supporting family members
Timeline
Health care assistant
Amica Care Ernstell House
01.2025 - Current
Health care assistant
Greencare Park Health Care
10.2023 - 07.2024
Carer
Help at Home
01.2023 - 12.2023
GCSEs - Arts
Wesley Girls Senior High School
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