Hi, I’m
Jonathan Wayo
Social Health Care Worker
Accra ,Ghana
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at Winneba Municipal Hospital, excelling in patient care and support. Demonstrated ability in time management and emotional intelligence, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in observing patient responses and providing compassionate care, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment. 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.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Winneba Municipal Hospital
Health Care Assistant
02.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Proactively addressed potential issues by consistently monitoring patients'' progress, making adjustments to care plans when necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
Allbest solutions Limited Somanya , Ghana
Mental Health Support Worker
12.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Akro Secondary Technical High School Odumase Krobo - Eastern Region
from Building Construction
Inspire Overcome Motivate Hope United Kingdom ( Online)
Diploma from Health Administration + Care Certificate
10.2023 - 11.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Feeding Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Observing responses
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Monitoring
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording vital signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Basic Life Support
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Assessments
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Patient Relations
- Injury Prevention
- Light Housekeeping
- Behavior redirection
- Meal Preparation
- Calm Under Stress
- Preparing meals
- Transporting patients
- Support Services
- Heavy Lifting
- Emotional Support
- Family Communication
- Administering Medications
- Medication Administration
- Companionship and emotional support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Specimen Collection
- Responding to emergencies
- CPR Certification
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient evaluations
- Patient Management
- Collecting vital signs
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Health Education
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Inspire Overcome Motivate Hope
Diploma from Health Administration + Care Certificate
10.2023 - 11.2023
Health Care Assistant
Winneba Municipal Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2023
Mental Health Support Worker
Allbest solutions Limited
12.2018 - 10.2019
Akro Secondary Technical High School
from Building Construction
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