OKRAH BOAKYE
Red Deer,Alberta
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker with a gentle touch and a caring attitude. Focused on providing individuals with dignity and respect. Experienced in personal care assistance and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills that contribute to a positive and supportive environment. Available for 35 hours per week, including weekends and evenings. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those served.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Catholic Social Services (CSS)
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered daily direct support to clients with disabilities and disadvantages.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions,client behaviors and incidents.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Food Service Worker
Potter's Kitchen
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Maintained accurate records of food temperatures to ensure safety standards were met.
Education
Bachelor Of Public Health - Disease Control
University Of Health And Allied Sciences
07.2017
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- First-aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Individualized support plans
- Nutrition and meal preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention,Crisis Prevention Institute - 10/10/2024
- Abuse Prevention and Response Adults/PDD, Catholic Social Service - 12/9/2024
- Medication Administration, Catholic social Service - 11/9/2024
- Infection Prevention and Control, Florence Academy - 02/02/2024
- Moving and Handling Theory, Florence Academy - 19/10/2023
- Introduction to Long-Term Care , Florence Academy - 02/02/2024
- Nutrition/Hydration , Florence Academy -19/10/2023
- Personal Care , Florence Academy -19/10/2023
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate- 20/10/2023
Interests
Music
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Catholic Social Services (CSS)
09.2024 - Current
Food Service Worker
Potter's Kitchen
05.2024 - Current
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention,Crisis Prevention Institute - 10/10/2024
- Abuse Prevention and Response Adults/PDD, Catholic Social Service - 12/9/2024
- Medication Administration, Catholic social Service - 11/9/2024
- Infection Prevention and Control, Florence Academy - 02/02/2024
- Moving and Handling Theory, Florence Academy - 19/10/2023
- Introduction to Long-Term Care , Florence Academy - 02/02/2024
- Nutrition/Hydration , Florence Academy -19/10/2023
- Personal Care , Florence Academy -19/10/2023
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate- 20/10/2023
Bachelor Of Public Health - Disease Control
University Of Health And Allied Sciences
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