William Ofosu
Hartlepool,Durham
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant committed to delivering exceptional personal care and support in diverse environments. Enhances client independence and well-being through tailored assistance, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and dignity. Champions a person-centred approach, ensuring that individual needs are met with compassion and respect. Experienced in dealing with vulnerable people with diverse health challenges (Dementia, multiple scleriosis, etc), in either residential settings, community care support or live-in care settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
HC-One Sheraton Court
Durham, Durham
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect
- Assisted residents with getting in and out of bed using manual handling aids, ensuring comfort and safety
- Practical and emotional support to residents living with dementia and varied illnesses and mobility problems
- Supported residents during meal times, promoting nutrition and social interaction
- Maintained accurate and timely records of daily activities to ensure continuity of care
Health Care Assistant
HC One Sheraton Court
Durham, County Durham
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals.
- Facilitated patient mobility through assistance with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids, preventing falls and promoting independence.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately, aiding appropriate care plan management
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Engaged in team meetings, contributing to improvements in quality of care
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Applied principles of safeguarding and protection in all interactions, recognising and reporting any concerns about patient welfare.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
Community Support Worker
Trinity Plus Health Care Services
Middlesborough, Cleveland
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted clients with daily personal care, in their residence, including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, to enhance comfort and dignity
- Performed household tasks, including housework, laundry, and shopping, to support clients' independence and quality of life
- Adhered to safeguarding and risk management policies to ensure client safety.
- Protected client information by following company confidentiality policies diligently.
Factory Production Worker
SK Foods Limited
Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Stayed in line with health and safety regulations by wearing personal protective equipment throughout factory production tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in work area to support health and safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Packed finished products with care, preparing them for shipping and ensuring they met customer requirements.
- Adapted to various roles within factory, enhancing operational flexibility.
Health and Social Care Worker (Live-In Caregiver
Sergio Bevilacqua (Private Individual)
Lomazzo (in Italy), Como (Italy)
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted this individual with 100% disability - living with multiple Scleriosis
- Provided personal care, including bathing and showering and dressing.
- Supported client in daily activities, contributing to improved quality of life and independence
- Assisted with mobility (Bed to Wheelchair) and from wheelchair to bed
- Utilised manual handling aids like hoists to assist in client transfers
- Assisted with medication management, following precise instructions to ensure correct administration.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, promoting healthy living.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships with client and families
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records for effective care
- Observed and recorded any behavioural changes in client for timely intervention
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Arden University
Coventry 2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of the People
Pasadena (California - USA) 2015 - 2021
Health Care Mandatory Training
Health and Safety Group
Leeds 2021 - 2021
Level 3 Diploma in Health And Social Care (Adult) - Health And Social Care
Mediadream SRL
Como (Italy) 2014 - 2015
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Elderly care
- Dementia awareness
- Mobility assistance
- Safety compliance
- Manual handling
- Hoist operation
- Patient record keeping
- Care planning
- Hygiene maintenance assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Dignity preservation
- Person-centred planning
- Equality and diversity awareness
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking skills
- Coordinating expertise
- Customer service skills
- Safeguarding knowledge
- End Of Life Care
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
HC-One Sheraton Court
07.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
HC One Sheraton Court
10.2021 - 11.2022
Community Support Worker
Trinity Plus Health Care Services
09.2021 - 10.2021
Factory Production Worker
SK Foods Limited
06.2021 - 09.2021
Health and Social Care Worker (Live-In Caregiver
Sergio Bevilacqua (Private Individual)
02.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Arden University
2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of the People
2015 - 2021
Health Care Mandatory Training
Health and Safety Group
2021 - 2021
Level 3 Diploma in Health And Social Care (Adult) - Health And Social Care
Mediadream SRL
2014 - 2015