Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Lydia Kwoffie

Brampton,ON

Summary

As a dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience in elderly care and basic housekeeping, I excel in providing compassionate and respectful support. My proficiency in problem-solving and time management, honed through my role at a private caregiving setting, ensures optimal care and safety for clients. My commitment to strong ethics and effective communication has consistently enhanced client well-being.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Volunteering,Private Home Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.

Caregiver

Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.

Covid 19 Frontliner.Kumasi

Ghana Health Service
06.2019 - 07.2020

*The desire to make a difference in persons life.

*Experience working with seniors and pro

viding them with care.

*Perform personal care work with task including cleaning ,organizing and caring.

*Provide support to people with developmental disabilities in various venues in their homes group home or in communities.

*Assist client with all aspect of personal care including medication reminders and assistance with safe transfer.

*Provide meaningful companionship and stimulation for client and help them understand the impact of covid-19.

Education

Certificate - Psw

Mississauga Career College
Mississauga, ON
12.2024

Nursing And Midwifery Training College .sunyani
Ghana
2018

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Strong Ethics
  • Compassionate Care
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Documentation
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • ADL Assistance
  • PPE Usage
  • Language Fluency
  • Bedside Care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Internationally licensed nurse.

Cpr,and and first aid

Personal support worker course in review

Timeline

Caregiver

Volunteering,Private Home Care
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - 05.2024

Covid 19 Frontliner.Kumasi

Ghana Health Service
06.2019 - 07.2020

Certificate - Psw

Mississauga Career College

Nursing And Midwifery Training College .sunyani
Lydia Kwoffie