REXFORD AMANKWAH
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Worker
Community living
Mississauga, Ontario
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Organized the environment so it was safe for clients with cognitive or physical disabilities.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social events.
Direct Support Professional
Plan Healthcare Services
Thunder Bay, Ontario
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Fostered meaningful interactions through conversation, social engagement, and recreational activities while delivering personal care
- Provided medication reminders and assisted clients with self-administered medications as per care plans
- Accompanied clients to doctor visits and hospital appointments, ensuring their comfort and safety
- Observed and documented changes in clients' physical or mental health, promptly reporting concerns to healthcare professionals
Personal Support Worker
Bramalea Retirement Home
Brampton, Ontario
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities, meals and encouraging client independence and enhancing overall well-being
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment through light housekeeping tasks
- Also assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety while navigating personal and public spaces
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
Physician Assistant
Afari Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted hospital rounds, ensuring timely execution of medical orders while delivering hands-on patient care
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive treatment plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Central University
Tema, Ghana09.2020
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER -
Humber College
TorontoSkills
- Technologically proficient in Microsoft Word
- Technologically proficient in Excel
- Technologically proficient in PowerPoint
- Internet navigation
- Proficient in record-keeping
- Proficient in accurate documentation
- Skilled in administering medications safely and effectively
- Mobility assistance
- Patient-centered care
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Safe Management Training
- certification in medication Administration
- Valid G License
- Cpr,First Aid & AEDTraining
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Community living
02.2024 - 02.2025
Direct Support Professional
Plan Healthcare Services
12.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Support Worker
Bramalea Retirement Home
01.2023 - 12.2023
Physician Assistant
Afari Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Central University
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER -
Humber College
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