PRINCE OPOKU
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in person-centred care and emotional support. Proficient in medication administration, safeguarding, and confidentiality, with a strong focus on elderly, young adults, and early years support. Skilled in mobility assistance, meal preparation, and infection control, ensuring high standards of personal care and hygiene. Committed to building strong relationships through teamwork and mental health awareness. Aspires to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing compassionate and comprehensive care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Care and Support Worker
Mercylink Care Services Ltd.
Cambridge
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Maintained excellent client relationships through consistent emotional and practical support.
- Supported clients with personal hygiene including bathing, toileting, and dressing while maintaining dignity and independence.
- Administered and managed medications in line with care plans and GP instructions.
- Assisted with mobility using hoists, wheelchairs, and vehicle access aids.
- Delivered regular companionship and emotional support through conversation and activities.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to dietary requirements using various appliances.
- Carried out regular health checks and promptly reported concerns to medical professionals.
- Performed housekeeping duties to maintain clean, hygienic, and comfortable living environments.
- Built rapport using a patient-centred approach tailored to individual care needs.
- Ensured safety and well-being of clients with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Listened actively to patient feedback and concerns, acting promptly to improve care delivery.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all care-related tasks and documentation.
- Followed Duty of Candour requirements by being open, honest, and transparent with clients and families about care delivery, especially when things went wrong.
Early Years Support Worker (Part-Time)
Evolve Within Recruitment Agency
Cambridge
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Cared for young children in early years settings, promoting safety, learning, and emotional development.
- Supported routine care including feeding, toileting, and nap schedules.
- Ensured a nurturing and secure environment in compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS standards.
- Collaborated with nursery staff to meet developmental goals and address behavioural needs.
- Delivered activities that encouraged communication, creativity, and social interaction.
Education
ATHE Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
London College of Professional Studies
Care Certificate - Administration of Medications, Mental Health Awareness and Safeguarding Adult’s and Children
CPD Online College
09.2025 - 10.2025
Care Certificate -
Careskillsacademy.co.uk
London, UK 08.2022 - 10.2024
Degree in Basic Education - Mathematics and Geography
Peki College of Education
Peki, Volta Region, Ghana 09.2017 -
West African Senior High School Certificate - General Arts
S.D.A Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Person-centred care
- Emotional and practical support
- Medication administration
- Elderly, Young Adults and early years support
- Safeguarding and confidentiality
- Mobility and hoisting assistance
- Meal preparation and nutrition care
- Housekeeping and hygiene
- Mental health and disability awareness
- Relationship building and teamwork
- Infection control knowledge
- Personal care assistance
Certification
- Level 2 Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Manual Handling and Hoisting Training
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- First Aid and CPR
Volunteer Experience
Asamankese Government Hospital, Volunteer Health Assistant, Eastern Region, Ghana, 2016-09, 2017-10, Assisted nursing staff with basic patient care tasks such as feeding, hygiene, and vital signs monitoring., Supported patients and families emotionally while ensuring respectful and compassionate care., Helped maintain clean and safe ward environments through regular sanitation tasks., Gained foundational experience in healthcare, infection control, and hospital procedures., Shadowed healthcare professionals and contributed to smooth patient flow within wards.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Certificate - Administration of Medications, Mental Health Awareness and Safeguarding Adult’s and Children
CPD Online College
09.2025 - 10.2025
Early Years Support Worker (Part-Time)
Evolve Within Recruitment Agency
06.2023 - 11.2025
Senior Care and Support Worker
Mercylink Care Services Ltd.
02.2023 - 11.2025
Care Certificate -
Careskillsacademy.co.uk
08.2022 - 10.2024
Degree in Basic Education - Mathematics and Geography
Peki College of Education
09.2017 -
West African Senior High School Certificate - General Arts
S.D.A Senior High School
09.2007 - 06.2011
ATHE Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
London College of Professional Studies