Patricia Agyeman Duah
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
My name is Patricia Agyeman Duah. I have experience working with children, the elderly, and vulnerable individuals. I am equipped with the appropriate knowledge for providing care for the vulnerable population in areas of education, food preparation and feeding, activity scheduling, medication administration, etc. I am effective at maintaining the highest level of emotional well-being by integrating exercise and social outings into daily life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Provider
Post Natal Care Services
Edmonton, Canada
11.2024 - Current
- Support parents with newborn babies.
- Assist with light household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and sanitation.
- Care for children with special needs.
- Provide respite for moms by providing child care and assisting with household chores.
- Assist with an individual's or family's rehabilitation (i.e., assistance following C-section).
- Administer medication.
Direct Support Worker
ClareParker Homes
Regina, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisting individuals with daily activities such as personal hygiene, clothing, and cleaning.
- Administering medication as directed to individuals.
- Writing end-of-shift logs.
- Reporting incidents including but not limited to violent behaviour, medical emergencies, and individual confessions of struggle.
- Attending events with individuals.
Support Worker/Food Service Worker
Saskatchewan Health Authority- Addiction Treatment Center
Regina, Canada
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Ensuring client safety by working with staff to ensure clients are monitored appropriately and aware of any risks.
- Establishing positive rapport and communicating effectively with all clients and staff.
- Cleaning the kitchen and dining hall.
Community Support Worker
Gladsaxe Kommune
Gladsaxe, Denmark
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted children, adults and seniors in their physical social, emotional and daily life skills development.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.
- Maintain a pleasant, clean and positive atmosphere for residents to live full and happy lives.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, grooming, basic cooking, household cleaning and dispensing and administering medication.
- Clean and sanitize floors and handrails.
Primary School Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2003 - 04.2012
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Ensured proper safety for children by monitoring the environment for hazards.
- Reported all injuries, accidents and illnesses to the principal and recorded such incidents in the daily log book.
Education
Practical Nursing (HCA) -
NorQuest College
Edmonton, Alberta01-2026
Diploma in Basic Education -
University of Cape-Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana07.2011
Teacher's Certificate 'A' -
St. Monica's College of Education
Ghana, Ghana09.2002
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Client confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Moderate to advanced medical knowledge
- Basic computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Responsible
- Disability support
Certification
- Early Childhood Educator Level 1
- Standard First-Aid & CPR/AED
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Behavioural Safety Program
- Respectful Workplaces and Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Alberta Healthcare Aide
- Human Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure (HBPE)
- Food Safety
- Personal Care Training
- Gentle Teaching
- CPP & SP/SPS
- Professional Assault Response Training
- CBT Fundamental
Languages
Twi
Native/ Bilingual
Danish
Limited
Accomplishments
Dean’s Honors List, Faculty of Health Studies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Provider
Post Natal Care Services
11.2024 - Current
Direct Support Worker
ClareParker Homes
05.2022 - 08.2024
Support Worker/Food Service Worker
Saskatchewan Health Authority- Addiction Treatment Center
11.2019 - 08.2024
Community Support Worker
Gladsaxe Kommune
03.2015 - 07.2016
Primary School Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2003 - 04.2012
Practical Nursing (HCA) -
NorQuest College
Diploma in Basic Education -
University of Cape-Coast
Teacher's Certificate 'A' -
St. Monica's College of Education
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