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Abraham Opoku

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate personal support worker with over three years of experience providing therapeutic support to adults with disabilities. Proven expertise in planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive individual program plans tailored to unique needs. Certified medication administrator skilled in verifying adherence to medication and nutrition plans, with meticulous attention to detail. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes independence and enhances clients' quality of life.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

March of Dimes Canada
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues, and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

General Labour

Loblaw
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Ability to lift up to 60lbs, work at heights, be agile and able to go on/off equipment, up/down ladders.
  • Selected orders from itemized slot picking tickets to load forklifts with specified products.
  • Operated forklift, order picker and Pallet jack to transport materials within warehouse and production areas.
  • Maintained a 100% safety record in forklift operations, ensuring the smooth and secure movement of goods.

Patient Transporter

County Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Successfully transported over 100 patients daily in a safe, timely and compassionate manner.
  • Maintain a clean, professional and organized work environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and their families while providing compassionate knowledgeable care.
  • Monitored the condition of patients and reported any changes to the medical staff.
  • Assisted in the transfer of patients from ambulance to the hospital.
  • Utilized patient transfer equipment to safely move and transfer patients from beds to stretchers and wheelchairs.

Patient Transporter

Kwadaso S. D. A. Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Actively contributed as team member within Patient Transport department, promoting positive work atmosphere.
  • Ensured patient safety by following proper lifting and transfer techniques during transport.
  • Responded promptly to transport requests from various departments within healthcare facility.
  • Remained flexible in work schedule, adapting to ever-changing needs of healthcare facility.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of facility layout to ensure timely arrival at designated locations.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions on safe patient handling techniques and emergency procedures.

Assistant Manager

Ikestyle Builder
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and evaluating new staff members.
  • Delegated tasks to appropriate staff members for optimum productivity.

Education

Medication Assistance/Administration Training Prog

CareRx
Edmonton, AB
11-2024

Diploma - Certificate - General Agriculture

KWADASO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2015

Frontline Food Safety Basics

SafeCheck Training
Edmonton, AB
11-2024

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

CPI
Edmonton, AB
11-2024

Diploma - General Arts

Kumasi Technical School
Kumasi, Ghana
11.2010

Skills

  • Client support
  • Strong relationship-building abilities
  • Medication administration
  • Effective communication
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Mental health assistance
  • Support for daily activities

Certification

  • CSTS 2020
  • Fall Protection (ESC)
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • H2S Alive
  • WHMIS

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Support Worker

March of Dimes Canada
07.2024 - Current

General Labour

Loblaw
11.2023 - 08.2024

Patient Transporter

County Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2023

Patient Transporter

Kwadaso S. D. A. Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2020

Assistant Manager

Ikestyle Builder
01.2015 - 01.2017

Diploma - General Arts

Kumasi Technical School

Medication Assistance/Administration Training Prog

CareRx

Diploma - Certificate - General Agriculture

KWADASO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Frontline Food Safety Basics

SafeCheck Training

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

CPI

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