Taking Care of People
ARIF TAHIR ESSEL
Carer/Support Worker/Health Assitant
Vancouver
Summary
Seasoned professional with several years offering individualized care services in settings. Provided personal care services to support health and hygiene. Focused on quality while allowing clients to maintain highest possible level of independence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Health Assistant
Crown Medical Centre
Accra
12.2022 - Current
- Observed patients' conditions and reported changes or concerns to supervising physician and nurse during treatment sessions
- Prepared medications for administration to patients under the direction of a doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Instructed patients on proper home health care techniques such as wound dressing changes or medication management.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and provided emotional support when needed.
- Measured vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and weight.
Rotation Nurse
Swedru Municipal Hospital
Agona Swedru
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Care Assistant
Crown Medical Centre
Accra
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
Education
Certificate - Care
CPD Online College
Online12-2023
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Cape Coast, GH08-2017
WASSCE - General Arts
Swedru School of Business Senior High School
AgonaAgonaAgona Swedru, Ghana06-2012
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Vital signs monitoring
- Evaluating Quality of Care
- Caring and Empathetic
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Patient Confidentiality and Data Security
- Building Rapport and Credibility
- Communicating to Patients and Families
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
- SRC Clinical & Practical Representative, CCNMTC - 2016/2017
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsQuote
Questions confine answers. When there are no longer questions, answers are no longer bound by them.
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Interests
Reading
Listening
Sports
Exercise
Timeline
Health Assistant
Crown Medical Centre
12.2022 - Current
Rotation Nurse
Swedru Municipal Hospital
12.2021 - 11.2022
Care Assistant
Crown Medical Centre
10.2017 - 11.2021
Certificate - Care
CPD Online College
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
WASSCE - General Arts
Swedru School of Business Senior High School
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