Loretta Aku Mingle
Mansfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
As a dedicated and resilient professional, I bring a strong work ethic, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering compassionate care. I excel in collaborative team environments, where shared knowledge and expertise drive success. With a proven track record of providing high-quality support, I am well-suited for roles in healthcare and social services. My extensive experience in personal care, combined with my ability to work effectively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams, enables me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. My empathetic approach prioritizes the well-being and dignity of those I serve, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care and attention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Eden Futures
Shirebrook
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Supported Living
- Providing personal care to residents
- Assisting with mobility and transfers to ensure residents are safe and comfortable
- Monitoring residents' health and reporting any changes to the nursing staff
- Administering medication to residents according to their care plans
- Assisting with daily living activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of residents' care and progress
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and therapists, to ensure comprehensive care for residents
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Supported clients with mobility needs
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Supported clients in managing finances and budgeting, ensuring their well-being and financial stability.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health, behavior, and needs to supervisory staff.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Administered medication as prescribed and maintained accurate records of clients' medication schedules.
- Maintained detailed and confidential client records in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Delivered tailored support to clients with diverse needs, including those with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and learning difficulties.
Support Worker
Willows End Care Home
Colchester
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisting residents with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Helping residents with mobility issues to move around the facility safely, including using mobility aids or assisting with walking
- Supporting residents with meal assistance, which may involve eating and drinking
- I was involved in Monitoring Health, which includes observing and reporting changes in residents' physical or emotional well-being, such as changes in appetite, mobility, or mood, to senior care staff
- Assisting in keeping residents' rooms clean and tidy, including making beds and ensuring a safe environment
- Documenting care activities, changes in residents' conditions, and other relevant information in their care records
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health, behavior, and needs to supervisory staff.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Administered medication as prescribed and maintained accurate records of clients' medication schedules.
- Maintained detailed and confidential client records in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as meal preparation.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
Healthcare Assistant
Nagel Memorial Adventist Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Takoradi, Ghana
- Monitoring patients and checking their vitals, as well as working closely with nurses/doctors to care for the patients as necessary
- Distribute meal menus and conduct nutritional screenings for patients
- Transporting patients to and from appointments or procedures within the healthcare facility
- Participating in training and continuing education to stay current on best practices in healthcare assistance
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
- Make patient bed
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Voluntary Worker
Takoradi Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: Ghana
- Participated in community health campaigns, including polio vaccination drives
- Educated rural communities on hygiene practices to prevent cholera outbreaks
- Ghana
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community events.
- Assisted with facilities maintenance, basic cleaning and trash removal.
- Set up tables and chairs and unloaded equipment for various volunteer events.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistant
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Western Region-Ghana 09-2016
West African Senior School Certificate
Adiembra Senior Secondary School
Western Region-Ghana 06-2009
West African Junior School Certificate
Archbishop Amissah Junior High
Western Region-Ghana 04-2006
Skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Record Keeping
- Safety compliance
- Incident reporting
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving skills
- Reliability
- Human Behavior Understanding
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listener
- Team player
- Resilience
- Mobility assistance
References
Available upon request.
Additional Information - Eligibility To Work In Uk
Yes
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Support Worker
Eden Futures
04.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Willows End Care Home
10.2023 - 11.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Nagel Memorial Adventist Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2023
Voluntary Worker
Takoradi Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistant
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
West African Senior School Certificate
Adiembra Senior Secondary School
West African Junior School Certificate
Archbishop Amissah Junior High