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Eunice Opoku Duah

London,ON

Summary


Experienced support worker prepared for role in personal assistance. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing daily tasks, and ensuring clients' well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and capable of responding to changing needs, with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.

Compassionate PSW with background in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. Proven ability to assist with daily activities and foster safe and comfortable environment. Demonstrated skills in patient care and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth Health Care
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Health and Safety Officer/ Health Technician

INZAG GMBH GERMANY
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
  • Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
  • Managed hazardous materials handling procedures, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and disposal.
  • Reduced the occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
  • Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
  • Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
  • Championed a comprehensive wellness program for employees, promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing work-related stressors on an ongoing basis.
  • Conducted ergonomic evaluations to improve worker comfort and reduce injury risks associated with repetitive tasks or poor workstation design.
  • Monitored company-wide compliance with established safety policies through regular audits and feedback sessions.

Nurse Assistant

Premier Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.

Education

Personal Support Worker - Certificate Program

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
11.2024

Certificate in Occupational Health - Occupational Health and Safety

Marshalls University
Accra Ghana
01.2021

Certificate Of Telephone Exchange - Human Relations

Ghana Telecom University
Accra, Ghana
01.2019

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Christian Service University College
Kumasi Ghana
01.2018

Certificate In Healthcare Assistant - Healthcare Assistant

Premier Nurses Training College
Kumasi Ghana
01.2005

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Patient care
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Verbal & Written communication
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Palliative care
  • Privacy and confidentiality

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Blended) | Meets Canadian Standards Z1210-17-Intermediate
  • Accessibility Ontario disability Act (AODA)
  • GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Food Handler Certificate
  • Mask Fit Test
  • COVID 19 Vaccine QR Code

Languages

English
Full Professional

Professional Summary - Work History

  • Health and Safety Officer/ Health Technician, INZAG GMBH, Germany, 01/01/21, 01/06/23, Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities, Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments, Reduced the occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees, Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills, Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices, Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Personal Support Worker, Premier Hospital, 01/01/08, 01/01/20, Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates, Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times, Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing, Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction, Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs, Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth Health Care
12.2024 - Current

Health and Safety Officer/ Health Technician

INZAG GMBH GERMANY
01.2021 - 01.2023

Nurse Assistant

Premier Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2020

Certificate Of Telephone Exchange - Human Relations

Ghana Telecom University

Personal Support Worker - Certificate Program

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute

Certificate in Occupational Health - Occupational Health and Safety

Marshalls University

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Christian Service University College

Certificate In Healthcare Assistant - Healthcare Assistant

Premier Nurses Training College
Eunice Opoku Duah