Freda Adjei Frimpong
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Compassionate healthcare support professional with established background in diverse care environments, including direct patient support, administrative duties, and coordination of care services. Skilled in effective communication, patient education, and fostering positive relationships with patients and team members. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through personalized support and efficient resolution of concerns. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Mr Emmanuel Oppong
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Health Care Aide
South Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate.
- Assisted with rehabilitation exercises prescribed by physiotherapists or occupational therapists.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Assessed equipment needs for each patient prior to admission into facility.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Pulled and organized file charts, placing appointment reminder calls to patients.
- Escorted patients before and after surgical procedures.
Midwife
Kofikrom SDA Clinic
Kofikrom, Western North,Ghana
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Facilitated delivery of newborns through natural childbirth or cesarean section procedures.
- Instructed new parents on infant care techniques such as swaddling and diapering methods.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Identified potential high-risk pregnancies and referred patients to specialists for further evaluation.
- Educated patients about resources available in the community related to parenting skills.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established protocols.
- Assisted physicians in performing obstetric procedures such as amniocentesis or external cephalic version.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Prescribed medications when necessary for conditions like hypertension or gestational diabetes.
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
- Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
Health Care Assistant
Juaboso Government Hospital
Juaboso, Western North,Ghana
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
GED -
Kokofu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Ghana04-2017
High School Diploma -
Nana Ntaadu Senior High School
Ghana06-2013
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Observing responses
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Care plan implementation
- Monitoring fluids
- Indirect Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- EMR / EHR
- Catheter change and preparation
- Medical Records Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Dressing assistance
- Reliable team player
- Companionship and emotional support
- Understands medical procedures
- Outpatient Care
- Trustworthy companion
- Medical office administration
- Meal Planning
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Certification
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid & AED
- BLS
- Food Safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Mr Emmanuel Oppong
09.2024 - 10.2024
Health Care Aide
South Suntreso Government Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024
Midwife
Kofikrom SDA Clinic
05.2021 - 11.2022
Health Care Assistant
Juaboso Government Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid & AED
- BLS
- Food Safety
GED -
Kokofu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Nana Ntaadu Senior High School
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