FRANCISCA ACHIAA OWUSU
Glasgow,LANARKSHIRE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant with proven experience in person-centered care across various healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability in providing comprehensive support to residents while maintaining their dignity, independence, and right of choice. Strong track record in delivering personal care, engaging in meaningful activities, and working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing residents' quality of life through attentive care and genuine companionship.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
HRM Homecare
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive person-centered care following individual Care Plans
- Provide dignified personal care including showering, dressing, and continence support
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding, accommodating dietary requirements
- Maintain detailed care records and report changes in resident condition
- Foster independence while ensuring resident safety and comfort
- Build strong relationships with residents through compassionate interaction
Social Care Trainee
Prince's Trust
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medication following proper protocols
- Provided personal care while maintaining dignity
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements
- Conducted home visits and provided companionship
- Documented care delivery and resident interactions
Voluntary Service
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated group activities promoting social interaction and well-being
- Led health walks and physical activities to improve residents' mobility
- Created inclusive environments for diverse communication needs
- Supported residents in expressing their needs and preferences
- Demonstrated ability to engage with residents through various communication methods
Care Assistant
Kunsu Health Centre
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered comprehensive personal care to elderly residents
- Maintained clean and safe living environments
- Monitored vital signs and reported health changes promptly
- Engaged in continuous professional development
- Built trusted relationships with residents through empathetic care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science Education
University of Education
Winneba (Mampong Campus), Ghana10-2022
High School Diploma -
OLA Girls' Senior High School
Ahafo Kenyase, Ghana04-2017
Skills
- Person-centered care delivery
- Dignity and independence promotion
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Activity planning and engagement
- Effective communication with residents and colleagues
- Health and safety compliance
- Care Plan implementation
- Record keeping and documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response capability
- Mobility support
- First-aid and CPR
Languages
Fluent English
English
Professional Working
Skillsandcorecompetencies
- Person-centered care delivery
- Dignity and independence promotion
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Activity planning and engagement
- Effective communication with residents and colleagues
- Health and safety compliance
- Care Plan implementation
- Record keeping and documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response capability
Professionaldevelopmentcourses
- Mental Capacity
- Fire Safety
- Communication Skills
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Health and Safety (inc COSHH & RIDDOR)
- First Aid
- Tracheostomy Training
- Incident Management
- Bed Rail Safety
- Supporting Identity and Wellbeing in Care Homes
- HACCP
- Anti Bribery and Corruption
- Anaphylaxis Management
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Topical Medication
- Genetics
- PEG Feed Training
- Allergens
- Building Mental Health Resilience
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Vaccine Hesitancy
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Handling Information
- Basic Life Support
- Safeguarding Children
- Safeguarding Adults
- Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disability
- Budgeting and Personal Finance
Professional Development Courses(e-learning)
Mental Capacity
Fire Safety
Communication Skills
Food Safety & Hygiene
Health and Safety (inc COSHH & RIDDOR)
First Aid
Tracheostomy Training
Incident Management
Bed Rail Safety
Supporting Identity and Wellbeing in Care Homes
HACCP
Anti Bribery and Corruption
Anaphylaxis Management
Acquired Brain Injury
Sickle Cell Disease
Topical Medication
Genetics
PEG Feed Training
Allergens
Building Mental Health Resilience
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Vaccine Hesitancy
Infection Prevention and Control
Handling Information
Basic Life Support
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding Adults
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disability
Budgeting and Personal Finance
Practical Training
Moving and Handling Practical Training (May 2024)
- Safe transfer techniques using sliding sheets
- Hoisting procedures and equipment operation
- Manual handling risk assessment
- Use of transfer aids (sliding boards, turn tables)
- Safe positioning techniques for bed and chair
Timeline
Support Worker
HRM Homecare
06.2024 - Current
Social Care Trainee
Prince's Trust
05.2024 - 05.2024
Voluntary Service
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
02.2024 - 07.2024
Care Assistant
Kunsu Health Centre
10.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science Education
University of Education
High School Diploma -
OLA Girls' Senior High School
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