PAUL OFORI-INKUM
Scarborough,North Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Assistant with over three years of experience in patient care. Skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and personal care, ensuring patient dignity and confidentiality. Knowledgeable of NHS policies and committed to cultural sensitivity and ethical standards. Seeking new sponsorship to further advance within the healthcare sector and enhance patient engagement and care quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CARE ASSISTANT
OICE SUPPORT SERVICE
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2023.05 - Current
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Maintained calm demeanour during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both residents and their families.
- Documented reports on daily observations, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Provided person centred support to family members through particularly difficult periods.
Care assistant Day shift
SAMFOS HEALTH CARE
Sheffield, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
2023.02 - 2023.05
- Provided personal care and maintained clean, safe environment to promote well-being and comfort.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Facilitated client decision-making to enhance independence and personal choice.
- Implemented client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care to ensure adherence and recovery.
- Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
Night care assistant
Bluebird Care
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2023.02 - 2023.05
- Assisted patients with personal care tasks, enhancing hygiene and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Administered medication to patients, supporting effective health management and recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Provided compassionate support to patients' families, addressing concerns and fostering trust in care.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
Domestic cleaner
Nowthen Cleaners
Sheffield, south Yorkshire
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Disinfected showers, baths, toilets and vanity units to maintain excellent hygiene levels.
- Ensured all rooms were cared for and inspected according to standards by performing detailed cleaning tasks.
- Created hygienic environment through consistent rubbish disposal, contributing to overall cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Ensured cleanliness by dusting and polishing furniture regularly, enhancing overall appearance and comfort of rooms.
- Swept, mopped, waxed and polished floors, delivering pristine finish.
- Managed overall cleanliness of facilities
- Implemented safety measures while operating cleaning equipment, ensuring safe work environment and protecting property.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management
Regional Maritime University
Ghana 2019.01 - 2021.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Port and Shipping
Regional Maritime University
Ghana 2015.01 - 2017.06
Skills
- Meal preparation aptitude
- Manual handling certification
- Patient safety training
- Personal care plan execution
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Housekeeping
- Dementia awareness
- Food preparation
- Patient record keeping
- Record-keeping
- Medication administration
KEY SKILLS
- Time management
- interpersonal skills (good communication skills, team work, empathy)
- Professionalism
- GDPR
- IT Skills( Microsoft word, excel and care planner)
TRAINING
Infection and Prevention control
Safeguarding Adults
basic life support
understanding dementia
moving and handling
health and safety
GDPR
COSHH
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory training on learning disability
Medication administering
Timeline
CARE ASSISTANT
OICE SUPPORT SERVICE
2023.05 - Current
Care assistant Day shift
SAMFOS HEALTH CARE
2023.02 - 2023.05
Night care assistant
Bluebird Care
2023.02 - 2023.05
Domestic cleaner
Nowthen Cleaners
2023.01 - 2023.02
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management
Regional Maritime University
2019.01 - 2021.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Port and Shipping
Regional Maritime University
2015.01 - 2017.06