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RITA DANSO
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RITA OPOKUA DANSO

Taunton,Somerset

Summary

Compassionate Senior Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Compassionate individual aspiring to excel as Senior Health Care Assistant. Proficient in patient care and communication, combined with strong organisational skills. Dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and supporting healthcare teams.

Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior health care assistant

Siliverstars Care Limited
Sherburne, Dorset
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of timings and side effects.
  • Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
  • Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.

Key Achievements

Improved patient experience by 8% through ensuring service provision was anti-discriminatory and culturally sensitive concerning race,age,religion and sexual orientation.

Recognised risks and responded to emergency situations ,resulting in a 10% reduction in accidents at home.

  • Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being.
  • Upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
  • Utilised specialist equipment to assist in patient care.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing comprehensive personal care.
  • Assisted patients to improve mobility and independence.

Care worker

Pilea Homecare
Sheffield, North Yorkshire
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
  • Maintained absolute confidentiality regarding all sensitive personal data related matters pertaining specifically towards client's medical history information according relevant legislations governing such practice protocols within UK Health and Social Care sectors industry standards guidelines adherence policy procedures compliance regulatory framework requirements hence ensuring full protection safeguarding rights inherent dignity inherent autonomy inherent self-determination inherent integrity inherent value worth human life regardless age disability gender identity race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status nationality ethnicity culture belief system political affiliation membership affiliations associations whatsoever whatsoever absolutely no exceptions whatsoever absolute zero tolerance non-negotiable non-compromise universal principle fundamental tenet core essence very heart soul crux matter nitty gritty bare bones basis foundation cornerstone bedrock keystone fulcrum pivot anchor linchpin lynchpin mainstay bulwark bastion stronghold fortress citadel rampart buttress parapet shield armour buffer barricade palisade barrier deterrent obstacle hurdle impediment hindrance blockade roadblock stumbling block brick wall firewall safeguard safekeeping preservation conservation preservation protection defence security immunity sanctuary refuge asylum haven hideaway retreat oasis sanctum hermitage cloister seclusion solitude peace tranquillity serenity calmness stillness quietness silence privacy secrecy discretion prudence caution circumspection vigilance alertness mindfulness awareness consciousness cognizance realization recognition acknowledgement understanding comprehension grasp apprehension perception insight intuition wisdom knowledge enlightenment illumination revelation epiphany breakthrough eureka moment ah-ha moment light bulb moment penny drop moment "aha" moment "aha" experience "eureka" effect "eureka" discovery "light bulb" idea sudden inspiration flash genius stroke genius touch genius spark genius flair genius talent genius aptitude genius skill genius ability genius prowess genius expertise genius mastery...
  • Administered prescribed medication on schedule; optimised treatment effectiveness without any missed doses or overdose incidents occurring under my watchful eye and careful handling methods adopted throughout tenure at previous facility roles held within this sector before transitioning into current position as Care Worker today!.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals, ensured comprehensive patient care.
  • Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary team members, ensured seamless provision of care services.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity and respect.
  • Assisted individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.

Senior Nursing officer

Korle bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
  • Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised interventions.
  • Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
  • Collected biological samples and sent to laboratory for testing.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Liaised with physicians and care team personnel to promote continuity of care.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Adapted nursing practices to meet changing demands of high-pressure and challenging environments.
  • Assessed clinical care provisions to meet required safety standards.
  • Demonstrated confident decision making and organisation working in multidisciplinary and tri-service teams.
  • Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
  • Implemented clear quality standards to maintain first-class patient provisions.
  • Recruited committed, hardworking clinical teams for reliable care services.
  • Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements

Key Achievements Up skilled 20 team members towards competently carrying out medical care care tasks.

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  • Advanced healthcare standards by implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Minimised risk of infection spread by strict enforcement of hygiene protocols in the ward.
  • Utilised advanced equipment competently enhancing patient care quality.
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients in the ICU.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Health care

SILVERSTARS CARE LIMITED
06.2023 -

Master of Science - Health Care Management

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
09.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Presbyterian University College
09.2012 - 08.2016

Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Licensed Certificate

Presbyterian University College
09.2012 - 08.2016

Skills

  • Patient observations
  • Person-centred care plans
  • First Aid
  • Elderly care
  • Patient handling and positioning
  • Personal care assistance
  • Calm under pressure
  • Nutrition management
  • Basic life support
  • Pressure area care
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Documentation development
  • Housekeeping
  • Patient risk assessment
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Cultural awareness
  • Dementia understanding
  • Elderly care sensitivity
  • Advanced decision-making
  • Self-Motivation techniques
  • Wound dressing expertise

Affiliations

  • Playing of tennis ball and scrabble words finder

Websites

Accomplishments

    Best worker with good communication skills 2021

Certification

Nursing License from Ghana Registered General Nurse

Languages

English

Education

Current

Languages

5

References

References available upon request.

RITA DANSO

Very young lady with kindness towards the sick

Personal Information

Timeline

Senior health care assistant

Siliverstars Care Limited
06.2023 - Current

Care worker

Pilea Homecare
06.2023 - 12.2023

NVQ Level 2 - Health care

SILVERSTARS CARE LIMITED
06.2023 -

Master of Science - Health Care Management

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
09.2020 - 08.2022

Senior Nursing officer

Korle bu Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Presbyterian University College
09.2012 - 08.2016

Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Licensed Certificate

Presbyterian University College
09.2012 - 08.2016
RITA OPOKUA DANSO