EDNA MENSAH
Ottawa
Summary
Developed essential caregiving and support skills in healthcare environment, demonstrating adaptability and empathy. Expertise in providing personalized care and managing daily living tasks, with focus on enhancing well-being. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to transition into new field, bringing strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Right at Home
10.2024 - Current
- - Prepared meals for clients and assisting with personal hygiene.
- - Communicated clients' unusual changes and behaviors to the supervisor.
- - Assisted with client medications and home-keeping care.
- - Completed documentation on clients’ reports.
Support worker
Otobia Memorial Care Centre
- 05.2023
- - Assisted with dressing and grooming residents, which helped boost my confidence in handling activities of daily living with care and efficiency
- - I assisted the resident in showering both male and female, this experience highlighted the importance of gaining exposure and building confidence through practice
- - I assist both residents in feeding and also documentation
- - Assisted with a catheter change for a resident involves providing support and ensuring the resident's comfort
Supervisor
National Malaria Control Program
- 07.2020
- - Supervised the distribution of mosquito nets to mothers and students in remote areas.
- - Ensured that children aged between 3 months and 5 years received preventive medication.
- - Distributed necessary equipment before the start of the program.
Education
Police Foundation Diploma -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON05.2025
Healthcare Certificates I & II - undefined
Mohawk College
12.2021
Diploma in Education - personal support worker
University of Education
09.2020
undefined
Expert Professional Training Institute
09.2018
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Recreational activities
Certification
- - Standard CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification – National CPR, April 2024
- - Accessibility for Ontario with Disabilities Act (AODA) – October 2024
- - Mental Health Self-Awareness for First Responders – October 2024
- - Driving License
Community Service
- Helping with Furniture, Ottawa, ON, - Assisted clients in choosing home appliances., - Offloaded items from trucks and helped load items into clients' cars.
- Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON, - Assisted students in finding their way and provided event information.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Volunteering
- Youth Development Programs
- Gym Workouts
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Right at Home
10.2024 - Current
Support worker
Otobia Memorial Care Centre
- 05.2023
Supervisor
National Malaria Control Program
- 07.2020
Healthcare Certificates I & II - undefined
Mohawk College
Diploma in Education - personal support worker
University of Education
undefined
Expert Professional Training Institute
Police Foundation Diploma -
Algonquin College
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