Rexford Appiah
Health Care Assistant
1/6 Sinclir Place, Edinburgh
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider and Psychologist offering 5 years of expertise in-home cares and hospitals. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Care Assistant/Kitchen Assistant
HC-ONE, Murrayfield House Care Home
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Implemented care plans designed by healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in treatment and support for each patient.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Support Worker
Victory Living Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
Anti-Retroviral Therapist
Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Pre-test counseling of HIV/AIDS patience
- Post-test counselling of HIV/AIDS patience
- Sensitisation of the community regarding HIV/AIDS
Medical Social Worker
Department Of Social Work And Community Developmen
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to advocate for the unique psychosocial needs of each patient within a holistic care approach.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Education
Master of Science - Audiology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
04.2001 -
Skills
- UNITED KINGDOM MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE
- Client Confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Adaptable approach
- First aid and safety
- Patient Counseling
Certification
Manual Handiling
References
Fiona Truesdale
Manager
HC-ONE Murrayfield House Care Home
murrayfield@hc-one.co.uk
Richard Akafo
Manager
Victory LIving Limited
victoryliving@mail.com
Timeline
Care Assistant/Kitchen Assistant
HC-ONE, Murrayfield House Care Home
07.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Victory Living Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
Anti-Retroviral Therapist
Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2022
Medical Social Worker
Department Of Social Work And Community Developmen
05.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Audiology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
04.2001 -
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