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Brenda Amoako

Brampton

Summary

Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and time management, honed at Exemplar Healthcare. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort, and reducing infection risks, significantly improving patient experiences. Skilled in dementia care and mobility assistance, fostering strong patient and family relationships through effective communication and empathetic service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Healthcare
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate manual handling equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.

Quality Control/Assurance Analyst

Niche Cocoa Industry
08.2014 - 09.2022
Niche Cocoa Industry, Ghana August 2014 - September 2022 Quality Assurance analyst

In charge of general laboratory housekeeping and monitoring GMP compliance

Planning and undertaking internal audits as well as preparation & guidance for external audits

Implementation and monitoring of audit-associated corrective actions

Liaising with Production and Maintenance for effective cleaning and sanitization of equipment and food contact surfaces

Conducting retailer and distributor quality conformity checks Investigation and treatment of non-conformities

Responsible for managing production quality documentation Monitoring and reporting periodic quality indicators

Education

Diploma - Developmental Services Worker

Humber College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Patient Care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Positioning
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Bedsore Prevention

Languages

English
Professional Working
English
Professional Working

Certification

Huntingtons Disease

Dementia

Brain Injury

Ontario Drivers' License

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Healthcare
12.2022 - 10.2023

Quality Control/Assurance Analyst

Niche Cocoa Industry
08.2014 - 09.2022

Diploma - Developmental Services Worker

Humber College

Huntingtons Disease

Dementia

Brain Injury

Ontario Drivers' License

Brenda Amoako