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Elijah Amoako

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Aide with more than 5 years experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Prudent Home Care
Hamilton, Ontario
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

Health Care Aide

Tender Care Nursing Home
Toronto, Ontario
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
  • Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to deliver and manage care in patient homes.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Personal Support Worker

Emena Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Senior Caregiver

Dominase Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
  • Participated in leisure activities with clients including playing cards, reading books, going for walks.
  • Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home healthcare services.
  • Organized recreational outings for clients such as trips to museums or parks.
  • Assisted with end-of-life preparations including funeral arrangements and hospice transition support.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.

Education

GED -

S.D.A. Nursing And Midwifery,Kwadaso
Ghana
08-2016

High School Diploma -

K.N.U.S.T Senior High School
Ghana
06-2013

Skills

  • Dementia Care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Household organization
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Patient Companionship
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • ADL Assistance
  • Elderly Care
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Heavy Lifting
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Problem-Solving
  • First aid and safety
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Care plan assessment
  • Toileting assistance
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR instructions.
  • Basic Life support(BLS)
  • Food Safe check
  • Mental Health First Aide

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Prudent Home Care
03.2024 - 09.2024

Health Care Aide

Tender Care Nursing Home
12.2023 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker

Emena Government Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Caregiver

Dominase Government Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2020

GED -

S.D.A. Nursing And Midwifery,Kwadaso

High School Diploma -

K.N.U.S.T Senior High School

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