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Care Assistant

Location:
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
April 15, 2024

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Emelia Agyeman

Email: ad40nv@r.postjobfree.com Tel: +44-75-225*-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a dedicated and qualified nurse assistant with over 3 years of nursing experience in providing outstanding care that addresses the needs of a variety of patient groups in different healthcare settings such as hospitals, community clinics and in their places of residence. I am conscientious as well as competent in delivering of personal care, promoting nutrition and hydration as well as supporting clients to manage their activities of daily living while promoting their independence. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Personal Care and Hygiene

Wound Management

Medication Administration

Care of Pressure Areas

Monitoring and documenting observations

Supporting Nutrition and Hydration

Promoting Patient Safety

Complying with infection promotion protocols

Identifying and supporting patients with deteriorating health PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Care Assistant, Destiny Hope care services Ltd – UK. Nov, 2023 – Present Role and Responsibilities

Encouraged and promoted independence among the service users.

Offered nutritional support to residents.

Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting.

Assisted with mobility needs using aids like hosts and standing aids as necessary.

Performed household duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.

Provided companionship to enhance the emotional well-being of individuals.

Safeguarding individuals and ensuring a high standard of well-being is maintained.

Administering medication as needed and keeping accurate record of administration.

Provided personalized support in confidential and sensitive manners, while remaining professional at all times.

Supported residents to ensure new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment.

Enrolled Nurse Assistant(Emergency Unit), Municipal Hospital Ho – Ghana. Jan 2023 – Oct 2023 Role and Responsibilities

Promoted patient comfort and general wellbeing by providing personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy.

Administered medication in accordance with medicine administration safety guidelines, policies and procedures.

Monitored patient vital signs and responding in timely manner by escalating the needs of deteriorating patients.

Ensured optimum nutrition and hydration of patients by supporting them during meal times and completing intake and output balance charts.

Ensured accurate record keeping by fully completing care plans with the involvement of patients.

Ensured patient safety by conducting ward rounds as per hospital policy and protocol.

Enhanced patient independence by assisting them to mobilize using appropriate equipment.

Administered safe infusions such as IV fluids and antibiotics.

Assisted nurses to assess and evaluate patients to ensure optimum health and general wellbeing. Enrolled Nurse Assistant (Theatre Assistant), Municipal Hospital, Ho – Ghana. Nov 2020 – Dec 2022 Role and Responsibilities

Provided a calm and caring atmosphere for patients.

Maintained confidentiality and the rights of patients at all times.

Sutured minor wounds aseptically.

Decontaminated instruments.

Dressed surgical wounds aseptically.

Set up sterile trolleys prior to surgical procedures.

Passed surgical instruments to surgeons at their request during surgery.

Provided postoperative care to patients.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kete Krachi (Ghana) Oct 2017 – Aug 2019 Qualification – Registered Nurse Assistant

Ola Senior High School Sept 2012 – Aug 2015

Qualification – West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE Certificate) ADDITIONAL RELEVANT TRAINING

Care Certificate.

Certificate in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children.

Certificate in Moving and Handling.

Certificate in Health and Safety.

REERENCES

Available upon request.



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