Health Care Assistant

Alex Denteh

Health Care Assistant at Ridge Hospital VIP Ward

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: (+233) 233244047541233203701722

Address: P. O. Box 473, Accra, Ghana

Industry: Hospital & Health Care

Qualification: None

Availability: 1 Month

To join a visionary and dynamic health organization guided by values and professionalism whereI can apply my skills to add value and also learn in order to progress in my career as a HealthAssistant (Clinical). Checking vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure (using mercurial thermometer and mercurial sphygmomanometer). Making a simple unoccupied bed, making an operation bed, making cardiac bed, admission and discharging of patient. Collection of specimen from a patient confined to bed, educating patient on condition. Transfer of patient, bed bathing, feeding, assist patient on medication. Mouth cure, dressing of wounds (with assistance), processing instrument after use, recording intake and output and care of hands and feets.

EDUCATION

Certificate Examination

Senior Secondary School -

February 1996 to Present

Basic Life Support

Present

Basic Life Support

Present

EXPERIENCE

Health Care Assistant

Ridge Hospital VIP Ward -

April 2011 to Present

* Obtain and report patient's vital signs including: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature (oral and rectal), pulse oximetery.* Assess need for, order, and interpret appropriate lab and imagining tests.* Liaise between physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans* Instruct patients and family members on proper discharged care* Closely monitor acute conditions* Ensure HIPPA compliance* Follow infection control procedures* Experience with various medical conditions including, Dementia, Alzheimers, Diabetes, Cancer, Chemical dependency, and Psychiatric disorders * Assist nurses and physicians with invasive and non- invasive medical procedures* Perform monthly inventory and maintain medical supply Health Care Assistant

Ridge Hospital -

May 2008 to March 2011

* Prepared and served food for patients following specially prescribed diets* Changed bed linens, washed and ironed laundry and cleaned patient rooms* Assisted patients into and out of bed, automobile and wheelchair* Assisted patients with bathing, dressing and grooming needs* Administered prescribed oral medications as directed by physician or nurse* Helped patients with toilet and bathroom needs* Transported patients to and from doctor's appointments* Checked patient vital signs such as pulse, temperature and respiration and reported abnormalities to medical personnel * Maintained all records of patient care Health Care Assistant

Ridge Hospital -

February 2007 to April 2008

* Determine specific equipment needed per procedure* Review permit to confirm procedure and special needs* Select and place of x-rays for reference* Assist in moving and positioning of patient* Insert and remove Foley urinary bladder catheter* deemed necessary and as directed by the surgeon* Cared for patients in a ward setting of at least 10* Assisted in feeding all patients* Changed bed linens and cleaned patient rooms* Assisted patients into and out of bed, automobile and wheelchair* Assisted patients with bathing, dressing and grooming needs* Helped patients with toilet and bathroom needs* Checked patient vital signs such as pulse, temperature and respiration and reported abnormalities to medical personnel * Maintained all records of patient care* Provided tube feeding services to patients that needed this service Rehabilitation Technician Assistant

Mathias Hospital -

February 2000 to April 2004

* Utilized behavior modification techniques in home and community settings to improve overall functioning of dual diagnosis adults * Maintained contact with consumers and their natural support systems to maintain levels of consistency between expectations of services and services provided in the community * Completed daily documentations based on individual development progression or regression* Taught and planned weekly meals preparation* Assisted consumers in finding meaningful employment in the community and monitored job performance and work safety

SKILLS

l Diabetes (Novice)

l Infection Control (Novice)

l Tube Feeding (Novice)

l Vital Signs (Novice)

CERTIFICATIONS

l Basic Life Support Certificate

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