Angela Akowuah
430 Mcmurchy Avenue South ,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at People Care Long Term Care, specializing in dementia and palliative care. Proven ability to enhance residents' quality of life through effective care coordination and emotional support. Skilled in mobility assistance and household management, fostering a safe and dignified environment for all clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal-support-worker
People Care Long Term Care
Tavistock, ON
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life and personal comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for optimal resident support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' conditions, facilitating timely interventions from nursing staff.
- Delivered compassionate companionship to residents, fostering emotional well-being and social engagement.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in caregiving techniques and safety protocols.
Personal Support Worker
AR Gouldie
Kitchener, ON
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing quality of life.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans tailored to each resident's requirements.
- Monitored and documented residents' health status, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Advocated for residents' rights and needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment within the facility.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support based on individual needs.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining exceptional levels of care.
Personal Support Worker
Cedarwood Nursing Home
Simcoe, ON
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored health and safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for residents.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance residents' well-being.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in daily operations of care services.
- Participated in team meetings, contributing insights to improve resident care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for each client.
- Received ongoing training to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and relevant regulations.
Nursing Student
Sampana Hospital
Kumasi,Ghana
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Documented resident progress and reported changes in condition to healthcare team.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
- Conducted regular check-ins with family members to provide updates on their loved one''s wellbeing.
- Implemented personalized care plans for clients, consistently monitoring progress and adjusting as needed.
- Served as an advocate for clients when interfacing with other service providers or navigating complex systems.
- Mentored new hires to ensure high-quality care standards were maintained throughout the team.
- Improved clients'' quality of life through consistent emotional support and companionship.
Education
Associate of Science - Personal Support Worker
Canadian College of Health And Business
Vaughan, ON01.2023
Skills
Physical assistance
Mobility support which includes lifting weights devices
Household management
Safety and care coordination
Dementia care
Palliative Care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
Personal support worker
First Aid and CPR
NACC certificate
Verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention
Timeline
Personal-support-worker
People Care Long Term Care
09.2024 - 02.2026
Personal Support Worker
AR Gouldie
02.2023 - 01.2026
Personal Support Worker
Cedarwood Nursing Home
02.2023 - 06.2025
Nursing Student
Sampana Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Personal Support Worker
Canadian College of Health And Business