Selina Acheampong
Sudbury
Summary
Dedicated health care assistant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate and empathetic, committed to providing high-quality patient care. Proficient in observing and reporting patient conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining organizational efficiency. Culturally competent and adaptable, with a solid foundation in basic medical knowledge. A reliable professional focused on contributing to the well-being of patients and promoting a positive healthcare environment.
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Documented patient conditions accurately, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and maintained organisational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
oak Group Limited- 09/2024-
Sudbury
2024.09 - I currently work here
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, contributing to patient health monitoring.
- Administered oral and topical medications under the direction of healthcare professionals, following strict protocols.
- Enhanced patient outcomes, educating on disease prevention and wellness measures to reduce symptoms.
- Formulated care plans with meticulous attention, helping to increase quality of documentation.
Health Care Assistant
JCM Care services Limited
Colchester , England
2023.08 - 2024.08
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Enhanced patient outcomes, educating on disease prevention and wellness measures to reduce symptoms.
- Formulated care plans with meticulous attention, helping to increase quality of documentation.
- Supported clients with transportation needs when required, such as walking and pushing wheelchairs.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Maintained detailed records of care provided, medication administered, and client progress for healthcare continuity.
- Provided companionship, actively listening to clients, and engaging in meaningful conversation to combat loneliness.
- Helped patients with feeding, drinking and administering medication when required.
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals and assisted patients with eating and drinking.
- Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote dignity and independence.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy, respecting clients' rights and personal preferences.
- Maintained excellent relationships with families and clients by providing friendly, helpful, compassionate and caring service.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, monitoring for adverse reactions and maintaining meticulous records.
- Promoted successful communication and relationships with service users by working with colleagues to identify and address linguistic differences.
- Informed supervisors of key changes in client conditions and behaviours.
- Observed and monitored patients' physical well-being and reported changes to senior staff members, recording health conditions for reference.
- Assisted clients with domestic tasks, grocery shopping and pet care.
- Kept records of patient health and condition, treatment administered and medications issued and shared information with medical specialists for recovery monitoring and review.
Education
Bachelor of public health nursing - Nursing
Catholic university college
2013.01 - 2017.01
Skills
Medication administration
Good Communication
Empathy
Observation
Teamwork
Organizational Skills
Cultural Competence
Patience
Adaptability
Time Management
Resilience
compassionate
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
oak Group Limited- 09/2024-
2024.09 - I currently work here
Health Care Assistant
JCM Care services Limited
2023.08 - 2024.08
Bachelor of public health nursing - Nursing
Catholic university college
2013.01 - 2017.01