A dedicated, compassionate, and patient-focused healthcare professional with 6 years of solid background in caring for patients and others needing professional support and care. An emphatic and patient-oriented nurse who is adept at multitasking and setting priorities for patients' needs, and daily activities, and seeking to transition into a Personal Support Worker position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Iva Care (Grandview Lodge)
384 Hemlock Avenue Stoney Creek
01.2025 - 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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Registered Nurse
Afrancho Polyclinic
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2020 - 01.2025
Supported feeding and tracked intake to assist patients in meeting their dietary needs
Assessed patients' health conditions, past medical history and checked vital signs
Administered medications, IV therapy, and wound care
Collaborated with physicians, colleague staff, and other health professionals to help plan patient care
Educated patients and families on treatment plans and preventive measures
Personal Support Worker
Imperial Nursing and Home Care Service
Accra, Ghana
05.2019 - 08.2020
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as positioning, grooming, bathing, and skin care including care of hands and feet
Ensured and observed infection prevention protocols and maintained a safe environment
Changed briefs and cared for the perineum
Provide emotional support and companionship to clients and families
Documented findings and performed activities using the electronic chart system
Emptied urine bags and cared for catheters
Education
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care - Multidiscipline
Niagara College
Welland, ON
01-2026
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Kumasi
08.2017
Skills
Dementia care
Personal hygiene assistance
Mobility assistance
Emotional support
Meal preparation
Housekeeping tasks
Compassionate care
Patient safety protocol
Empathy and patience
Medication administrations
Patient education
Infection control practices
Clinical documentation
Standard First Aid and CPR
Vital signs monitoring
Wound care management
Detailed documentation
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
Palliative Care- multidiscipline graduate certificate (expected in 2025)
First Aid and CPR Certification, Canada ON, 01/25
National Service Certificate, Juaso Government Hospital, Juaso, Ghana, 04/18
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 08/17
Registered General Nurse License certificate, NMTC, Kumasi, Ghana, 08/17
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Iva Care (Grandview Lodge)
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Afrancho Polyclinic
09.2020 - 01.2025
Personal Support Worker
Imperial Nursing and Home Care Service
05.2019 - 08.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care - Multidiscipline