Rachael Owusu Boakye
Brampton
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
- I kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in the logbook
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
Health Care Aide
Ohana Care
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting
Health Care Aide
Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationships
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
01.2018
High School Diploma -
TEPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
06.2014
Skills
- Respiratory Failure
- Monitoring Fluids
- Light Housekeeping
- Responding to Emergencies
- Patient Safety Management
- Observation Documentation
- Family Support and Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Emotional and Social Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Quality Patient Care
Languages
English
Certification
Standard CPR/ AED & First Aid(adult, child, Infant)
Alberta Health Certificate
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre
09.2022 - 08.2024
Health Care Aide
Ohana Care
06.2021 - 04.2022
Health Care Aide
Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence
01.2020 - 01.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
TEPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Standard CPR/ AED & First Aid(adult, child, Infant)
Alberta Health Certificate
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