Josephine Asomah
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Nurse at St Mary's Hospital and Personal Support Worker at Ibt College. Excelled in providing patient care, including mobility assistance and emotional support, significantly enhancing patient wellness. Proven track record in improving unit efficiency and patient outcomes through effective documentation and patient education. Skilled in palliative care and maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of personal support worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Ibt College
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - 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.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
Drobo, Ghana
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nurse
SDA Hospital
Sunyani, Ghana
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
High School Diploma -
IBT College
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Berekum, Ghana08.2017
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative Care
- Housekeeping tasks
- First aid and safety
- Nutrition Support
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Ibt College
04.2023 - Current
Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2023
Nurse
SDA Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
IBT College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family Nursing And Midwifery Training College