Priscilla Antwi
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Education Assistant with 2 years of experience supporting elementary and secondary students. Proven ability to facilitate activities, provide individualized student support, and implement visual aids to enhance comprehension and independence. Adept at assisting with personal care routines, monitoring student well-being, and utilizing augmentative communication tools. Eager to leverage strong interpersonal and adaptive skills to contribute to student success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal support worker
St Elizabeth healthcare
Hamilton, Canada
04.2023 - 05.2025
- My background aligns closely with the essential duties outlined for this role. In my previous positions, I have consistently demonstrated proficiency in assisting clients with (ADLs), personal care, bathing, toileting, and transfers, always ensuring dignity and respect.
- For instance, at clinical experience, I spearheaded comprehensive patient care, meticulously monitoring vital signs and documenting resident conditions, which directly contributed to maintaining high standards of resident well-being and compliance.
- I am adept at mediation reminding electronic documentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement and adjust care plans, skills directly transferable to support clients in an assisted living environment.
- Furthermore, my experience at St. Elizabeth Health Care involved delivering home care services with a focus on client independence and safety.
- I successfully monitored client health status promptly reporting any concerns, and provided vital emotional support to both clients and their families.
- My ability to work independently in client homes, manage time effectively, and uphold stringent infection control standards, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, makes me a strong candidate.
- I am particularly drawn to Emergency commitment to providing hope and enhancing dignity.
Educational Assistant
St Mary's district school
Accra, Ghana
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Observed teaching strategies and student engagement within a regular classroom setting.
- Adapted to the distinct needs of elementary and secondary school students across various age groups.
- Facilitated activities in a self-contained classroom, providing individualized student support.
- Assisted with toileting and personal care routines, ensuring student dignity and safety.
- Monitored practices within a sensory or calming space to support student self-regulation.
- Engaged with a student utilizing augmentative communication tools to enhance interaction.
- Supported early learning activities through engagement in Kindergarten routines.
- Implemented visual supports to foster student comprehension and promote independence.
- Analyzed a structured teaching system, reinforcing classroom management techniques.
Education
Teacher training -
Wesley college of education
Ghana, GhanaDiploma - Psw
Hamilton institute for health personnel
Hamilton, CanadaSkills
- Emotional support
- Encouragement
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Patience and empathy
- Supportive
- Felixibility
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Personal support worker
St Elizabeth healthcare
04.2023 - 05.2025
Educational Assistant
St Mary's district school
04.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher training -
Wesley college of education
Diploma - Psw
Hamilton institute for health personnel