RICHARD KARIKARI KOOMSON
WESTON SUPER MARE,Avon
Summary
Compassionate social work professional with years of experience devising and implementing successful support programmes. Dedicated and driven to deliver positive outcomes for diverse client bases. Meticulous in assessment and monitoring to deliver necessary resources for individualised needs.
Compassionate Support Worker with knack for building positive relationships and creating supportive environment. Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support, resulting in improved client well-being and increased independence. Known for fostering trust and promoting positive atmosphere.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
Pepper Staffing Agency
Bristol
2024.09 - Current
- Helping care home residents with their personal care including getting dressed, washing and eating.
- Providing company chatting and sharing news.
- Involvement with writing residents’ care plans.
- Providing information to family members regarding the care plan.
- Administering medication under supervision as detailed in their individual medication administration card.
- Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care.
Support worker
BASIL CARE
Accra
2021.12 - 2023.06
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
Support worker
FIRST CALL CONTACT SERVICES
London
2019.01 - 2021.12
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Recruited clients for programmes based on their needs.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
Education
WASSCE - GENERAL ARTS
ADUKROM SECONDARY SCHOOL
ADUKROM,GHANA 2011.10 - 2015.06
BSc - Information Technology
KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
KOFORIDUA, GHANA 2015.09 - 2018.08
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRAINING
ACCRA,GHANA 2019.02 - 2019.08
Skills
- Care planning
- Disability awareness
- Health and safety procedures
- Learning disabilities support
- Building relationships
- Elderly care knowledge
- Communication skills
- Personal care assistance
Certification
HBC Training Certificate.
Advantage Care And Training Services
Timeline
Support worker
Pepper Staffing Agency
2024.09 - Current
Support worker
BASIL CARE
2021.12 - 2023.06
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRAINING
2019.02 - 2019.08
Support worker
FIRST CALL CONTACT SERVICES
2019.01 - 2021.12
BSc - Information Technology
KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
2015.09 - 2018.08
WASSCE - GENERAL ARTS
ADUKROM SECONDARY SCHOOL
2011.10 - 2015.06