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Sarah Ampofo

stafford

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Carer Assistant

Vitality care home( Brookside)
04.2023 - Current
  • Looked after client's physical, emotional, cultural and social needs using person-centred approach.
  • Cleaned patient rooms, completing tasks such as changing beds, dusting, hoovering and bathroom sanitising.
  • Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
  • Attended staff training to keep up to date on care home regulations, best practices and safety standards.
  • Assisted in patient showering, cleaning and toilet duties.
  • Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.

Domiciliary Care Assistant

G&C healthcare Ltd
03.2023 - Current
  • Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
  • Guaranteed continuity of service by maintaining individual service user records in Oneplan and planday.
  • Implemented rehabilitation programmes and Aids to Daily Living.
  • Cared for wounds and pressure sores to prevent infection.
  • Operated hoists and stand aid to move clients in and out of bed and chair
  • Avoided negative drug interactions through timely, accurate medication reminders.
  • Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.

Live-In Carer

Lifted care
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Upheld the dignity and respect of clients by recognising their feedback on care procedures.
  • Conducted client grooming daily, including washing, bathing, hair brushing and applying makeup.
  • Recorded and administered daily medication.
  • Safeguarded clients from physical injury in the home by installing and inspecting aid equipment.
  • Provided 24/7 support to patients by staying at resident homes.
  • Thoroughly reported patients progression during live-in care via caredoc.

Registered Midwife

Sunyani Teaching Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2023
  • Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
  • Applied in-depth knowledge by monitoring state of mother and foetus to limit and manage health complications and provide safe environment during labour.
  • Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
  • Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
  • Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
  • Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
  • Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
  • Provided care to pregnant women in homes, clinics and hospitals.
  • Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
  • Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
  • Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
  • Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
  • Reacted appropriately, efficiently and effectively during labour or birth emergencies.
  • Assisted women give birth in various locations as stated in birthing plans, including homes and hospitals.
  • Held classes with 50 expecting parents on matters including, birth pain management, parenting expectations and pregnancy management.

Education

Diploma - midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery training School -Goaso

certificate in care - skill in care

first response training

care certificate - care

Grey matter learning

cerficate in care - Oral care, Austism and learning disability and dying,death,bereavement

social care TV
2023

WASSEC -

Mount Carmel Girls' Senior High School
2014

Skills

  • Bathing and grooming assistance
  • Medication assistance
  • Person-centered planning
  • Administering medication
  • First aid and safety
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan management
  • Daily living assistance
  • Labour support
  • Observation monitoring
  • Postnatal care
  • Antenatal care
  • Hoist operation
  • Midwifery Skills
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • CPR administration
  • Elderly care
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • ADL Assistance

Timeline

Live-In Carer

Lifted care
05.2023 - 06.2023

Carer Assistant

Vitality care home( Brookside)
04.2023 - Current

Domiciliary Care Assistant

G&C healthcare Ltd
03.2023 - Current

Registered Midwife

Sunyani Teaching Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2023

Diploma - midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery training School -Goaso

certificate in care - skill in care

first response training

care certificate - care

Grey matter learning

cerficate in care - Oral care, Austism and learning disability and dying,death,bereavement

social care TV

WASSEC -

Mount Carmel Girls' Senior High School

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