VIDA NKRUMAH
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience in providing high-quality personal care, patient monitoring, and emotional support. Skilled in building trusting relationships, promoting client independence, and enhancing overall well-being through empathy and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Verdure Health Care
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Delivered compassionate support to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Personal Care Assistant
VHA Home Healthcare
Kitchener, Ontario
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Nursing Officer
Kwadaso SDA Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, if required.
- Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
Education
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
St. Lawrence College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
Kumasi, GhanaSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Electronic health records
- Client relationship management
Certification
- Infection Prevention
- First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Rehabilitation in Nursing
- Proper disposal of soiled items and sharps
- Safety of clients and their belongings
Languages
English, Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Verdure Health Care
03.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
VHA Home Healthcare
06.2023 - 03.2024
Nursing Officer
Kwadaso SDA Government Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
St. Lawrence College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College