VINCENT OPOKU
BURLINGTON,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Personal Attendant experienced in delivering efficient care to patients with disabilities and developmental challenges. Enhanced patient satisfaction through thorough assessment of care plans and adherence to physicians' orders. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to contribute positively to team dynamics and patient well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Attendant
Thrive Group (Capabilities Support Services)
03.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care services to enhance clients' comfort and daily living.
- Assisted clients with mobility to promote independence and safety.
- Monitored and observed clients to proactively ensure safety and promote well-being.
- Assist with meal preparations
- Performed housekeeping tasks to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
Personal Support Work (Practical 1)
Parkview Nursing Home
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive and nurturing environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals and families to create and implement individualized care plans that addressed residents' unique needs.
- Maintain clean and safe living spaces, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed ideas and solutions that improved team dynamics and enhanced care delivery.
- Coordinated with diverse coworkers to achieve common goals and resolve issues impacting resident care.
Social work placement
Christopher Terrace Retirement Home
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Diploma - Gerontology Social Service Worker
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON 09.2024 - 04.2026
Certification - Personal Support Worker
Central Health Institute
Hamilton, ON 02.2024 - 09.2024
Skills
- Personal hygiene
- Client documentation
- Nutritional meal prep
- Patient observation
- Care planning
- Care plan compliance
- Medication management
- Client documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Empathetic support
- Mobility support
Summary of Qualifications
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols and emergency procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents and their families.
- Empathetic, patient, and respectful approach to care, ensuring dignity and comfort for all residents.
- Ability to always observe and work safely.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Admirable interpersonal relations
- Very adaptable. Work extremely well both individually and in a group setting.
Timeline
Personal Support Work (Practical 1)
Parkview Nursing Home
12.2024 - 10.2025
Diploma - Gerontology Social Service Worker
Sheridan College
09.2024 - 04.2026
Social work placement
Christopher Terrace Retirement Home
09.2024 - 04.2025
Personal Attendant
Thrive Group (Capabilities Support Services)
03.2024 - Current
Certification - Personal Support Worker
Central Health Institute
02.2024 - 09.2024