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Richard Okyere Nana Sika

Huntsville,Ontario

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Work History

Public Health Nurse

Wood field Manor Autism & Special Needs
12 2021 - 11 2023
  • Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and evidence-based practices.
  • Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
  • Assumed responsibility for agency in absence of director.
  • Provided support during emergency situations by assisting with disaster response efforts and coordinating healthcare resources.
  • Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.

Direct Care Worker

Mrs Rebecca's home
12 2023 - 08 2024
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Personal Support Worker

Sienna Senior Living
04 2023 - 08 2024

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Education

Nursing - public health

Ghana christian university college
09.2021

kumasi senior high
05.2013

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Medical office administration
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Personable and trustworthy
  • Needs assessment
  • Research and reporting

Timeline

kumasi senior high

Public Health Nurse

Wood field Manor Autism & Special Needs
12 2021 - 11 2023

Direct Care Worker

Mrs Rebecca's home
12 2023 - 08 2024

Personal Support Worker

Sienna Senior Living
04 2023 - 08 2024

Nursing - public health

Ghana christian university college
Richard Okyere Nana Sika