PAA KWESI ANNAN
SARNIA,ON
Summary
Caring and dedicated Personal Support Worker with over 3 years of experience providing high quality, compassionate care to elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, mobility support, and ensuring comfort and safety for clients in both home and healthcare settings. Strong communicator, team player, and committed to maintaining clients' dignity, well-being, and independence. I am a Compassionate Personal Support Worker known for productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medication administration, and mobility assistance. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, ensuring optimal support and care for clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker (Home Care)
Central Regional retired Home
Central, Ghana
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered in-home support to clients, ensuring that their personal care and daily needs were met with respect and professionalism
- Assisted elderly clients with cognitive impairments by providing memory aids, reminders for medications, and socialization to encourage mental engagement
- Provided palliative care support, helping families manage end-of-life care with compassion and dignity
- Worked collaboratively with family members and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing, to maintain a comfortable home environment
- Conducted safety checks in the home to reduce the risk of falls or accidents
Home Support Worker
Comfort Home Care
Cape Coast, Ghana
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provide personal care services for clients, assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Assist clients with mobility, including transferring from bed to wheelchair, helping with walking, and using assistive devices
- Support individuals with chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, or cognitive impairments by ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Help with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring clients receive adequate nutrition according to dietary restrictions
- Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support to clients, helping reduce feelings of loneliness
- Maintain detailed records of care provided, including daily activities, any incidents, and changes in clients' conditions
- Follow safety protocols and infection control practices to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
Icare Retired home
Takoradi, Western Region
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported individuals with physical disabilities by providing assistance with daily activities, including dressing, bathing, and feeding
- Ensured a safe environment for clients by helping with transfers and mobility, preventing falls, and implementing fall-prevention strategies
- Assisted clients with mental health issues by offering supportive companionship, following care plans, and implementing activity-based therapy
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring timely and accurate dosing
- Maintained accurate records of care, reporting changes in condition to healthcare professionals
Volunteer Caregiver
Comfort Home Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted individuals with mobility challenges and personal hygiene tasks
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- Helped organize activities for senior residents to encourage social interaction and mental stimulation
Education
Health and Social care -
Leads Academy United Kingdom
01.2025
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Alpha Career College.
CanadaAssociate of Science - Health and Social care
Interbeton Health And Nursing College
GhanaSkills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Medication Management
- Companionship
- Patient advocacy
- Documentation and Reporting
- Health Monitoring
- Hygiene Assistance
- Cognitive and emotional support
- Family Communication
- Infection Control and Safety Protocols
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Household organization
- Social support
- Fall prevention
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Health and Social Care - United Kingdom
- Police Background Check Report
- First Aide and CPR Certification
- Covid 19 and Yellow Fever Vaccination
- Driver's License G2
References
Available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Caregiver, Comfort Home Care, 01/01/19,
Assisted individuals with mobility challenges and personal hygiene tasks.,
Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Helped organize activities for senior residents to encourage social interaction and mental stimulation.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (Home Care)
Central Regional retired Home
12.2022 - 07.2023
Home Support Worker
Comfort Home Care
12.2020 - 12.2022
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
Icare Retired home
01.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer Caregiver
Comfort Home Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Health and Social care -
Leads Academy United Kingdom
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Alpha Career College.
Associate of Science - Health and Social care
Interbeton Health And Nursing College
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