OHENEWAA ADARKWAH OBENG
Cardiff
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant
Easy Life Solutions
Cardiff- United Kingdom
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Sales Assistant
ZARA
Cardiff
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Serves customer and handles any refund and returns
- Processing transactions at the cash register and handling payments
- Handling customer enquiries including questions about product, prices and returns
- Organizing the store's clothing racks and displays
- Providing fashion advice and helping customers put together outfits.
Care Support Worker
Achimota Hospital
Accra-Ghana
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing regular housekeeping duties.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records of all interactions, interventions, observations, and outcomes related to each patient''s progress.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College
09.2018
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Ola Girls Senior High School
05.2014
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Client Confidentiality
- Emotional Resilience
- Adaptable approach
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Documentation
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Multitasking and Organization
References
Benita Roberts
Supervisor, Easy Life Solutions
+44 7741 034082
Christopher Wright
Superviser, Zara
+44 7392 685614
Affiliations
Member, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
Certification
Diploma in caregiving
Elderly care and caring for the disabled
Childcare and young people development
Timeline
Care Assistant
Easy Life Solutions
02.2024 - Current
Sales Assistant
ZARA
09.2023 - 01.2024
Care Support Worker
Achimota Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2023
Diploma in Nursing -
Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Ola Girls Senior High School