REBECCA AFFUMWAA
Woolwich
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 6 years of experience committed to high standards and result-driven care. Known for valuable contributions in patient assistance and supporting healthcare teams. Reliable and adaptable, with strong patient care and communication skills, fostering a collaborative working environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Assistant
Active Care Group-Brain Injury Neurological Center
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the administration of therapeutic interventions, contributing to improved patient wellbeing.
- Help patients prepare for treatment and educate patients and family members.
- Help patients with exercise, including walking, bed mobility, and wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, or after exercise routines to ensure safety while maximizing therapeutic benefits.
- Help patients with dressing, eating, and other self-care tasks.
- Help patients with communication skills, memory, and other cognitive functions.
- Apply heat, cold, and other modalities as directed by a therapist.
- Help patients use splints and other assistive devices.
- Help patients prepare for treatment, including dressing and undressing.
- Teach patients how to use mobility aids and other devices.
- Ensure patient's safety and welfare and report any safeguarding concerns.
- Write reports and update patient's records.
- Report the patient's progress to a therapist.
Health Care Assistant
Holy Trinity Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Health Care Assistant
Ansmed Home Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted in implementation of new healthcare protocols, leading to improved patient care processes.
- Assisted with nutritional planning, ensuring patient diets supported health and recovery goals.
- Prompting service users' independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
- Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive atmosphere in challenging times.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Healthcare Assistant Certificate 1 -
Health Management College
01.2016
West African Examination Council Certificate -
Osino Presby Senior Secondary School
01.2006
Skills
- First Aid Basic Life Support
- Moving & Handling
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- Infection Control
- Functional mobility training
- Activity modification
- Patient preparation
- Wheelchair management
- Progress monitoring
- Body mechanics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Certification
*Communication certification *Diabetes awareness certification *Dysphagia awareness certification *Epilepsy awareness certification *Infection Prevention and Control Certification *Fire safety health certification *Safeguarding *Equality and Diversity certification *Mental Health Act certification
Timeline
Rehabilitation Assistant
Active Care Group-Brain Injury Neurological Center
04.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Holy Trinity Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2023
Health Care Assistant
Ansmed Home Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
Healthcare Assistant Certificate 1 -
Health Management College
West African Examination Council Certificate -
Osino Presby Senior Secondary School
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