NANCY OWUSU
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Self-motivated professional with extensive expertise in dementia care and a strong understanding of palliative care. Demonstrates exceptional client assessment capabilities and resilience in difficult situations, ensuring high-quality support for individuals with disabilities. Known for empathy and assertiveness, complemented by a clean driving record, facilitating comprehensive client care. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients through compassionate and skilled support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
SUPPORT WORKER
PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2022.06 - Current
- Provided feedback on patient progress, enabling tailored adjustments to care plans.
- Listened to client concerns, fostering a supportive and reassuring environment.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Facilitated community involvement opportunities, promoting social integration for clients.
Domiciliary care worker
ashvic 24/7 care services ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2019.09 - 2022.05
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, ensuring privacy rights of clients under my care were respected.
- Managed household chores to ensure cleanliness and organisation, enhancing clients' physical wellbeing.
- Improved mobility for disabled patients using assistive devices such as wheelchairs, canes or walkers effectively.
- Provided end-of-life care and palliative support, offering comfort and dignity during difficult times.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially respecting the privacy rights of every client under my care.
- Managed household chores to maintain cleanliness and organisation for the benefit of clients' physical wellbeing.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between patients, families and medical staff ensuring comprehensive understanding of care processes.
- Contributed to clients' emotional health by providing companionship, conversation, and mental stimulation on a daily basis.
- Fostered a comfortable environment for clients by promoting independence and dignity whilst performing daily duties.
- Completed accurate documentation detailing each client's progress towards their individual recovery goals regularly.
- Delivered personalised care plans to improve quality of life for patients suffering from chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Assisted in maintaining social activities for elderlies which resulted in enhanced mood levels and overall happiness.
- Ensured safety and security of patients through vigilant monitoring of health conditions and swift action during emergencies.
- Upheld safety and hygiene standards to reduce incidents and accidents.
- Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
Domiciliary home care worker
Angel care services
Manchester, greater Manchester
2016.12 - 2019.09
- Liaised with external agencies to arrange necessary resources for clients' welfare.
- Promoted hygiene standards through assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Delivered physical therapy exercises under direction of healthcare professionals.
- Informed family members about changes in clients' condition.
- Facilitated social activities to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
- Provided high-quality personal care to elderly clients, promoting their dignity and independence.
- Respected cultural differences whilst providing culturally competent service.
- Recorded observations accurately, maintaining confidential client records.
- Supported families in understanding care plans, facilitating open communication.
- Encouraged dietary improvements by preparing balanced meals.
- Coordinated client appointments for timely healthcare access.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, contributing to secure environment.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through compassionate interaction.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations, prioritising client safety.
- Administered medication and kept comprehensive records.
- Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
- Picked up client shopping and prescriptions.
- Completed laundry, ironing and dry cleaning.
- Closely monitored patient conditions, minimising need for additional medical attention.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
Education
Bsc Integrated Health And Social Care - health care
University of Bedfordshire
Luton 2024.09 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Health And Social Cared
University of Northampton
Northampton 2019.02 - 2020.04
Diploma of Higher Education - access to nursing
Manchester College
Manchester, England 2016.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - Agricultural science
wesley grammar school
Accra Ghana 2009.09 - 2013.09
basic education - BECE
Advanced Int School
Kumasi, Ghana 2000.09 - 2009.09
Skills
- Dementia care expertise
- Client assessment capabilities
- resilience in difficult situations
- Palliative care understanding
- Empathy for clients
- Assertiveness
- Clean driving record
- Disability support
Timeline
Bsc Integrated Health And Social Care - health care
University of Bedfordshire
2024.09 -
SUPPORT WORKER
PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM
2022.06 - Current
Domiciliary care worker
ashvic 24/7 care services ltd
2019.09 - 2022.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Health And Social Cared
University of Northampton
2019.02 - 2020.04
Domiciliary home care worker
Angel care services
2016.12 - 2019.09
Diploma of Higher Education - access to nursing
Manchester College
2016.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - Agricultural science
wesley grammar school
2009.09 - 2013.09
basic education - BECE
Advanced Int School
2000.09 - 2009.09