Barbara Amoakwa
Midland,ON
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Care Worker committed to creating a stimulating and trusting environment for residents. Utilizing a flexible learning approach, I ensure that patients receive the necessary support. With experience in hospital and in-home settings, I have provided guidance and encouragement to patients, offering both physical and emotional assistance. My focus as a diligent caregiver is to provide personalized care and assistance to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments, and personal activities. My caring nature, organizational skills, and friendly demeanor contribute to building excellent interpersonal relationships with those under my care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Caregiver
Saskatwan Altenative Initiative
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved
- Increased client independence by teaching essential self-care skills such as grooming, dressing, and toileting
Personal Support Worker (student)
Cooksville Care Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to enhance client care delivery while following organizational protocols.
- Enhanced engagement methods for managing difficult behaviors in clients.
- Maintained safe environment by following prescribed health protocols.
- Assisted patients with safe navigation through personal and public spaces.
- Developed meaningful connections with clients for emotional comfort.
- Supported patient administration of medications.
Personal Support Worker Student
Partners Community Health LTC
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Recorded detailed information on client progress, incidents, and concerns to support quality improvement.
- Supported clients in ambulation activities.
- Participated in workshops to disseminate best practices.
- Protected client confidentiality, adhering to privacy rights.
- Elevated clients' general well-being by offering consistent aid, encouragement, and company.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
Registered General Nurse
Oku Catholic Clinic
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Built strong relationships with patients and families by showing empathy, active listening skills, and cultural awareness during interactions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through the provision of high-quality nursing care.
- Assessed potential hazards and initiated effective solutions.
- Established comprehensive infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
- Implemented efficient drug administration procedures to ensure precise dosing.
- Observed patient's responses following medication and IV therapy administration.
- Kept clinical supervisors informed with up-to-date information.
Home Care Provider
Lekma Care Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Enhanced patient independence through assistance with personal care tasks.
- Supported patients in everyday tasks, decreasing strain on relatives.
- Delivered compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual need.
- Respect for client privacy, autonomy, and cultural values
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Milton, ON12.2024
Diploma - Health Care Services Management & Administration
Canadian Career Education College
Vaughan, ON05.2024
Diploma - General Nursing
Mampong Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Ghana 11.2018
Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Home Maintenance Responsibilities
- Empathetic Assistance
- Compassionate Dementia Care
- Mobility Support
- Hygiene Maintenance Assistance
- Holistic Palliative Services
- Patient-Centered Care
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Behavioral Intervention
- Dependable and Responsible
- Integrity-Driven Professional
- Flexible Work Hours
- Patient Follow-Up Coordination
- Effective Multitasking
- Consistent Dependability
Certification
- International Licensed ( RN)
- Advance First/Aid CPR Blended Level C
- Food safety Training
- Med Assist Certificate
- WHMIS
- Vulnerable Sector Check Records
- Gentle Persuasive Approach(GPA)
Languages
Enhlish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Results by completing Tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Issues that led to peaceful environment
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (student)
Cooksville Care Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Personal Support Worker Student
Partners Community Health LTC
09.2024 - 11.2024
Direct Support Caregiver
Saskatwan Altenative Initiative
05.2023 - Current
Registered General Nurse
Oku Catholic Clinic
02.2019 - 05.2023
Home Care Provider
Lekma Care Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Diploma - Health Care Services Management & Administration
Canadian Career Education College
Diploma - General Nursing
Mampong Nursing & Midwifery Training College
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