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Josephine Naadu Ofori

Josephine Naadu Ofori

Licensed Practical Nurse
Oshawa,ON

Summary

Registered enrolled Nurse diploma at Martin Luther Training school, experienced in providing care both in hospitals, long-term care facilities and within the homes of individual clients, committed to upholding client dignity, independence, comfort, mobility, and safety. Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Accustomed to working with and understanding the needs of various types of patients. Knowledge on specific conditions affecting physical abilities, such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Demonstrated ability to comply with standard policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Demonstrated attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to take initiative. Valid CPR and First Aid – BLS level. Patient – Centered Care Training for Alzheimer’s Disease 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.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Personal Support Worker

VHA Home Health Care
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performed healthcare related tasks such as monitoring and recording vital signs
  • Maintained patients’ personal hygiene by assisting clients with bed bath, assisting with oral care, and helping to maintain client’s hair by washing, drying, combing, and styling
  • Established good relationship with patients by building rapport to reduce anxiety while involving patient and patient’s family in decisions about their care
  • Documented and maintained patients records to provide continuous care
  • Performed bed baths and helped with bedpans, urinals, commodes, peri care, and changing protective undergarments or pads designed for incontinence care
  • Helped transfer patients by using Hoyer lift, walker, and wheelchair from one location to another
  • Assisted client to eat by feeding when he/she can sit upright and swallow independently
  • Worked and collaborated with co-workers to promote healthy living in diverse communities
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.

Personal Support Worker

Seven Oaks Long Term Care
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting
  • Supported patients with mobility and transfers from bed to wheelchair, walker and vice versa
  • Observed and reported changes in patients’ health conditions to the nursing staff
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety in client’s living environments
  • Assisted patients to eat by feeding by assisting and ensuring patients are propped before and after meals
  • Maintained accurate and timely records of care provided and patient’s progress
  • Provided emotional reassurance to patients by engaging patients in social activities and maintaining connections with family and friends

Personal Support Worker (Clinical Placement)

Scarborough Health Network
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring their comfort and dignity
  • Observed patients' physical and emotional conditions, noting any significant changes and communicating these observations to the healthcare team to ensure timely interventions
  • Assisted clients with feeding, ensuring they received proper nutrition and hydration while maintaining a respectful and patient demeanor
  • Supported clients in maintaining connections with family and friends by facilitating communications and enhancing their social well-being
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation of care provided, including daily activities, health observations, and any changes in clients’ conditions
  • Ensured clients' environments were safe and hazard-free by regularly inspecting living areas and addressing potential safety concerns

Registered Nurse

Kpone Polyclinic
09.2018 - 12.2023
  • Provided daily care and assisted clients to maintain personal hygiene to help improve health and reduce risk of healthcare associated infections
  • Conducted daily assessment to identify patients’ needs and filed a report for physicians to prescribe appropriate interventions and treatments
  • Collaborated with co-workers to delegate tasks for quality health care delivery
  • Communicated with patients and patients’ families to update them about ongoing treatment
  • Performed healthcare related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications
  • Accurately documented and maintained patients records to provide continuous care
  • Ensured safe, healthy, and clean environment for patients
  • Established good relationship with clients by building rapport to reduce anxiety while involving patients in decisions about their care
  • Worked and collaborated with co-workers to promote healthy living in diverse communities
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Frontliner for Covid-19 Health Team

Ho Teaching Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Monitored and managing the spread of the virus
  • Conducted testing and contact tracing
  • Provided medical care for infected individuals
  • Implemented preventive measures such as vaccination, hand washing and mask mandates
  • Educated the public about safety protocols and guidelines
  • Coordinated closely with supervisors to address operational challenges proactively, leading to improved overall performance.
  • Maintained accurate records of transactions to ensure proper accountability at shift end reports.

Education

Health Assistant Clinical - Enrolled Nurse

Martin Lurther Health Training
Accra, Ghana
01.2024 - Current

Skills

Privacy and confidentiality

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Certification

Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Seven Oaks Long Term Care
06.2024 - 08.2024

Personal Support Worker (Clinical Placement)

Scarborough Health Network
04.2024 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker

VHA Home Health Care
02.2024 - 11.2024

Health Assistant Clinical - Enrolled Nurse

Martin Lurther Health Training
01.2024 - Current

Frontliner for Covid-19 Health Team

Ho Teaching Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Kpone Polyclinic
09.2018 - 12.2023

Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.

PCA - Personal Care Aide

Josephine Naadu OforiLicensed Practical Nurse