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Rebecca Akohene

Huntsville

Summary

Registered Nurse Assistant with over 5 years of experience in providing quality health care through nursing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Results oriented and good team player with the necessary drive and innovation and excellence.

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Muskoka Landing Long Term Care
06.2025 - Current
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Personal Care Assistant

Muskoka Landing Retirement Home
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Personal Support Worker

Helping Hand Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Personal Care Attendant

Chancellor Park Long Term Care
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with complex medical conditions.
  • Ensured safety and comfort of clients through diligent monitoring and timely assistance with daily activities.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Managed household tasks for clients, such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and errands, creating a comfortable living environment.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Registered Nurse Assistant

Church Of God Health Center
11.2019 - 06.2023
  • Educated patients and families on disease prevention strategies, proper medication usage, and at-home care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop comprehensive individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging medical situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Assisted with complex procedures under the guidance of experienced nursing staff, expanding practical skill set while ensuring patient safety at all times.
  • Assisted in the admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition for patients and their families.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Ensured patient dignity by respecting privacy and confidentiality at all times during care provision.

Education

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bracebridge, ON
04-2025

Certificate in Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical -

Savior Church nursing and midwifery training college
11.2019

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

OKOMFO ANOKYE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
06-2015

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

First Aid CPR/AED Level C

GPA

Advance Palliative Care

WHIMIS

Smart Serve

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Muskoka Landing Long Term Care
06.2025 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Helping Hand Services
01.2024 - 01.2025

Personal Care Assistant

Muskoka Landing Retirement Home
01.2024 - 06.2025

Personal Care Attendant

Chancellor Park Long Term Care
07.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse Assistant

Church Of God Health Center
11.2019 - 06.2023

Certificate in Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical -

Savior Church nursing and midwifery training college

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

OKOMFO ANOKYE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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