LYDIA YAA BOAMAH
ad22dg@r.postjobfree.com
PERSONAL PROFILE:
I am a compassionate, dedicated, disciplined, hardworking Personal Support Worker with good communication skills who provides exceptional care and support to individuals in need. I also have broad knowledge and professional experience in Personal Support from my home country, Ghana. I am proficient in documentation and adhering to care plans while prioritizing safety and adhering to all relevant regulations and protocols. I am seeking to use my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need as a Personal Support Worker. SKILLS:
• Medication Administration.
• Mobility Assistance.
• Care Home.
• Record Keeping.
• Compassion and Empathy.
• Personal Care.
• Resident Assistance.
• Teamwork.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Time Management,
EXPERIENCE:
Rev W J Philips Residence (September 2023)
• Assisted the elderly with personal care activities including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Monitored client’s health conditions, reporting any changes and concerns to the healthcare team.
• Assisted with feeding as required.
• Provided mobility assistance.
Alpha Nursing Home (October 2020)
• Supported clients with daily activities including personal hygiene etc.
• Assisted with light housekeeping tasks, doing laundry, and keeping the living areas neat.
• Provided mobility assistance.
Sure Care (January 2019)
• Provided care to seniors in their homes.
• Administered clients their medications.
• Took clients out for walks.
• Assisted in feeding clients.
Care Plus /Elderly Home Care Services. (September 2018)
• Provided physical support to seniors at their homes.
• Assisted with administrating medications.
• Assisted in feeding clients.
Comfort for the aged, volunteerism (2017)
• Assisted in administrating medications.
• Provided physical support to seniors who were brought to our facility.
• Assisted in feeding, taking walks with clients.
EDUCATION:
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), 2012-2016 Kumasi, Ghana.
• BA Political Science
ST. Louis Senior High School (2008-2012)
• General Arts
Certificates:
• Mohawk college (September 2023)
• Standard first aid -Alison (online program)
• CPR -Alison (online program)
• Health Concern Ghana (short program,2019)
• Standard first aid and CPR (DHI College Of Health and Education, Ghana)
• Food, Safety and Hygiene certificate Alison (Online) Volunteerism:
• Assisted a local doctor with giving care to seniors in their own homes in Ghana (2020) References Available Upon Request