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Awurafua Afari-Sefa

Gloucester,ON

Summary

Awurafua Afari-Sefa is a final year student at the University of Ottawa with experience in the medical field and a passion for community. She is a highly dedicated individual and has acquired numerous skills from her experiences and throughout her education. She is known for her strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and excellent communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Attendant

Carecor Health Services
Ottawa, ON
02.2024 - Current
  • Reports to nurses providing information on patient vital signs, diet changes, behavior, and other information.
  • Provide companionship to patients through conversation, reading games, or walks according to patient preferences.
  • Organizes patient supplies and equipment on assigned unit and ward for optimal patient care.

Farmers Market Assistant

Memaws Incorporated
Ottawa, ON
06.2023 - Current
  • Collects and reports relevant statistical data to facilitate informed decision-making for leadership.
  • Organizes baked goods, for display prior to customer arrival.
  • Engages with customers and assists in selection of baked goods.
  • Operates point-of-sales systems for both card and cash purchases.

Physiotherapy Aide Volunteer

Perley Health
Ottawa, Canada
01.2023 - Current
  • Aids physical therapist in ensuring each patient's care plan is thoroughly fulfilled through the use of adaptive equipment to improve and/or maintain functioning of patient.

Community Health Volunteer

Parachute Canada
Ottawa, ON
03.2023 - 04.2023

Worked as health advocate for brain injury prevention among 5th graders by gathering and simplifying key details pertaining to brain health, as well as practical tips on brain preservation, particularly relevant to this demographic.

Feeding Assistant

Perley Health
Ottawa, Canada
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assembled full course healthy meals to patients on multiple units according to respective diet plans, fed patients while monitoring for changes in consumption abilities, reported patient progress to upper staff.

Medical Assistant Intern

ICRISAT
Hyderabad, India
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Helped physician with various tasks including recording of vital signs, patient monitoring, medication administration, and ensurance of clean office environment (in compliance with COVID-19 precautions).

Pre-school Teacher’s Assistant

New Horizon Special School
Accra, Ghana
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Supported care of numerous special needs toddlers in remote Ghanaian village, merged education with entertainment to provide value to children while ensuring their safety.

Education

Health Sciences

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
06.2024

American International School
Accra, Ghana
05.2020

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Progress Reports
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Experience with Diverse Populations
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Evaluations

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR Level C/AED (Red Cross)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Tri-Counsil Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans- TCPS 2 (Government of Canada)

Timeline

Patient Care Attendant

Carecor Health Services
02.2024 - Current

Farmers Market Assistant

Memaws Incorporated
06.2023 - Current

Community Health Volunteer

Parachute Canada
03.2023 - 04.2023

Physiotherapy Aide Volunteer

Perley Health
01.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant Intern

ICRISAT
06.2022 - 07.2022

Feeding Assistant

Perley Health
04.2022 - 01.2023

Pre-school Teacher’s Assistant

New Horizon Special School
01.2019 - 01.2019

Health Sciences

University of Ottawa

American International School
  • First Aid and CPR Level C/AED (Red Cross)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Tri-Counsil Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans- TCPS 2 (Government of Canada)
Awurafua Afari-Sefa