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Nana Aba Amoaba Wood

Eastbourne,East Sussex

Summary

Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Experienced in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Health care assistant

Delore Care
Hailsham, East Sussex
10.2024 - Current
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Handled medication administration safely, ensuring correct dosages at proper times.
  • Maintained strict levels of confidentiality regarding personal information and medical records; adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly; contacting relevant medical teams efficiently when necessary.
  • Picked up client shopping and prescriptions.
  • Evaluated client health conditions and reported concerns to manager.


Healthcare Assistant

A and B Quality Care Ltd
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .

Support worker

Tezlom Care
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and process improvements
  • Conducted routine checks during night shifts to maintain a secure environment for everyone in residence.
  • Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.

Live-In caregiver

Private Family
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Delivered personal care and toileting support for client with mobility issues.
  • Assisted client with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Aided client with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Assisted client with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Sociology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2017 - 09.2021

West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Social Science

Life International College Senior High School
Accra, Ghana
09.2014 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Person-centred care plans
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • Nursing Care
  • Nutrition management
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Organisational standards
  • Healthcare ethical standards understanding
  • Housekeeping
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Mobility support
  • End Of Life Care
  • Care plan management
  • Infection control procedures

TRAINING

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Support Skills (2025)
  • Care Planning
  • Catheter care management
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Safeguarding adults
  • Sepsis awareness
  • Stroke awareness

Affiliations

  • Writing strories and Journaling
  • Cooking
  • Volunteering in the community

Timeline

Health care assistant

Delore Care
10.2024 - Current

Support worker

Tezlom Care
11.2023 - 09.2024

Live-In caregiver

Private Family
05.2023 - 06.2023

Healthcare Assistant

A and B Quality Care Ltd
05.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Sociology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2017 - 09.2021

West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Social Science

Life International College Senior High School
09.2014 - 05.2017

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