Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task, very compassionate, motivated hardworking, and always ready to help and add value to people's lives, especially the aged. Passionate about helping people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Team Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax Infirmary QEII Central Zone Gen. Medicine , Nova Scotia
06.2024 - Current
Care Team Assistant assists with personal care to patients.
The Care Team Assistant supports the work of an RN and LPN.
Responsible and accountable for the safe performance of the direct patient care tasks and indirect care/support functions assigned to them and should be aware that the tasks and functions being assigned are within their job description/scope of employment.
Communicate clearly and professionally; establish and maintain an individualized approach to communication that respects the patient's unique needs;
Respect confidentiality and legislated requirements while communicating information; report data collected and observations made in the process of assisting the regulated health care professional in the delivery of care.
Communicate/report pertinent information and/or observations to the regulated health care professional. Participate in collaborative team discussions.
Continuing Care Assistant
Skills Placement - St. Vincent Nursing Home
Halifax
04.2024 - 04.2024
Provide Personal care to residents and assist them in all their activities of daily living such as bathing, oral care, feeding, dressing, skincare, etc
Observing, documenting, and reporting changes that occur with residents such as behaviors
Assist with light housekeeping duties
Promote independent living in a safe environment
Provide emotional support and help to promote residents' mental well-being
Monitor the temperature, pulse, respiratory, and weight of residents
Continuing Care Assistant
Arborstone Enhanced Care (Shannex)
Halifax, Canada
01.2024 - 04.2024
Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment;
Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of an individualized Resident Care Plan;
Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities daily;
Assists with light housekeeping duties
Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice;
Communicate and report relevant information regarding resident care or safety to the Supervisor
Care Assistant
ST Johns Medical Home
Accra, Ghana
01.2022 - 12.2022
Providing personal care to clients
Helping them with all their ADL's
Perform other housekeeping tasks
Procurement Manager
Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
Accra, Ghana
06.2021 - 12.2021
Responsible for purchasing, managing, and distributing all the Personal Protective Equipment for our Nurses and Midwives
Care Assistant
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
10.2017 - 12.2020
Support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible to help them live their best lives
Provide personal care to clients in their homes, and assist them in their activities of daily living
Observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in the client's condition to my Manager/Supervisor
Also perform light housekeeping tasks
Any other duties
Education
Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia
08-2024
Procurement and Supply Chain -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
11.2022
Skills
Team player
Good Communication skills
Dedicated
Care Planning
Collaboration
Mentorship
Reliable
Strong organizational skills
Certification
First Aid-CPR Certificate
LEAP Certificate
Food Safety Level 1 Certificate
Volunteer Experience
Procurement Manager, 06/2021, 12/2021, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Accra, Ghana, Responsible for purchasing, managing, and distributing all the Personal Protective Equipment for our Nurses and Midwives
Care Assistant, 01/2022, 12/2022, ST Johns Medical Home, Accra, Ghana, Providing personal care to clients, Helping them with all their ADL's, Perform other housekeeping tasks
References
1. Helen Corbett, CCA Instructor, Oxford International College Halifax, hcorbett@oxfordinternational.com