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YAW KANKAM APPIAH

Personal Support Worker
Chatham,ON

Timeline

PLACEMENT (Personal Support Worker)

Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home
02.2025 - Current

Personal Support Work

St. Clair College
01.2025 - Current

Personal Support Worker

BISMARK OPPONG FAMILY
08.2024 - 12.2024

Household Cleaning

Brothers Keepers Home Cleaning
06.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Publishing Studies

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2013 - 11.2017

Work History

PLACEMENT (Personal Support Worker)

Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home
02.2025 - Current
  • 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.

Personal Support Worker

BISMARK OPPONG FAMILY
08.2024 - 12.2024

Provide personalized, one-on-one companionship, engaging clients through
conversation and activities of daily living tailored to their preferences.

• Assist with safety assurance and gait during walks.
• Provide medication and appointment reminders.
• Manage light housekeeping duties such as dusting, vacuuming, changing linens, laundry, etc.
• Assist with all forms of personal care such as bathing, toileting, showering, incontinence care, peri care, changing, feeding, etc.

  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Household Cleaning

Brothers Keepers Home Cleaning
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Attended industry-related training sessions, staying up-to-date on best practices and new advancements in the field of household cleaning.
  • Coordinated household cleaning service operations and managed client relations.
  • Increased repeat clientele through exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of household cleaning tasks.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Education

Personal Support Work

St. Clair College
Ontario College Certificate
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Publishing Studies

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2013 - 11.2017

Skills

Mobility assistance

Dementia care

Personal hygiene assistance

Emotional support

Social support

Active listening

Dependable and responsible

COVID-19 safety policies

Daily living assistance

Time management

ADL assistance

First aid and safety

Disability care

Privacy and confidentiality

Summary

Developed essential caregiving and support skills in healthcare environment, demonstrating adaptability and empathy. Expertise in providing personalized care and managing daily living tasks, with focus on enhancing well-being. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to transition into new field, bringing strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

On-Site

Certification

  • Standard First Aid
  • CPR and AED
  • Mask Fit
  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
  • Valid vulnerable sector check
  • Covid 19 Vaccination
YAW KANKAM APPIAHPersonal Support Worker