GLADYS OWUSU
Suntreso Government Hospital, Kumasi Ghana
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CARE ASSISTANT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A kind, caring, compassionate and reliable professionally trained healthcare professional with extensive knowledge of healthcare services, highly experienced in the management of clients, have a strong desire to help people, a dedicated health care professional focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions.
Prioritise patient wellbeing, safety and dignity through conscientious care and support. Adept multitasker able to address a wide variety of patients concerns with courtesy and professionalism. Skilled in handling difficult and tense interpersonal situations efficiently. Proficient in a wide range of nursing care procedures, for instance administration of medication, infection control, catheterization etc. Empathetic, friendly and display good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations and developing an insight into evidence which underpins the care being provided.
Provided guidance to other support staff and students that will deliver high standards of effective clients centered care.
SKILLS
Safeguarding knowledge
Meal preparation
Personal care
Moving & handling
Patient condition monitoring
Compassionate communication
Healthcare assistant...Suntreso Government Hospital Experience 10 /2014 to date
Monitored individuals physical and emotional wellbeing promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions and care plan adjustments
Serving, assisting and feeding of patients
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standard for optimized patient care
Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client’s care environments, risk reduction health and hygiene.
Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationship with client’s exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Checked daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Administered client medication with care and precision, prioritizing health and comfort.
Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting
Aided clients with bed time routines, washing and dressing.
Safely and securely transported patients using wheel chairs and trollies.
Supported client’s engagement in socialization activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
Monitored patients’ conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff or ward, in charge.
Worked closely with colleagues to maintain optimum levels of communication.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Care - Pathway to care programme - Adult social care (Florence Academy)
9th January 2023
Certificate in Care - Allergens: Bitesize learning - Florence Academy
28th December 2022
Certificate in Care - Anaphylaxis Management: Bitesize learning (Florence Academy Bed rail safety - Florence Academy.
8th December, 2022
Date: 2008 - 2011
Institution: Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Mampong Ashanti
Qualification: Diploma Certificate
Date: 1995 - 1999
Institution: Agogo Presbyterian Teachers Training College
Qualification: Certificate
REFERENCES - Available on request