David Paku
84 Park Street, Truro,NS
Summary
As an experienced Continuing Care Assistant, I am proficient in safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. I stay updated on pertinent medical conditions and collaborate effectively with skilled healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. My commitment lies in ensuring patient physical comfort and providing compassionate emotional support
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCA
Ocean View
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
Health Care Assistant
Master Health Quality,
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Health Care Assistant
Ogunlana Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2019
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
CCA
CBBC
Dartmouth, NS09.2024
Higher Diploma - Social Work
Kwara State Polytechnic
Kwara1997
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Empathy
- Communication
- Patience
Certification
Certificates
First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, OHS Legislation.
Timeline
CCA
Ocean View
03.2024 - 05.2024
Health Care Assistant
Master Health Quality,
10.2021 - 01.2024
Health Care Assistant
Ogunlana Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2019
CCA
CBBC
Higher Diploma - Social Work
Kwara State Polytechnic
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