Jacob Doe Akakpo
Middelburg
Summary
Compassionate Care Worker with extensive experience at SAVF Middelburg Old Age Home, excelling in patient care and mobility support. Compassionate and reliable, equipped with deep understanding of providing emotional and physical support to individuals, while ensuring safety through meticulous medication administration.
Knowledgeable in basic care principles and proficient in administering daily assistance and support. Dedicated to enhancing well-being and comfort of those in need.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Worker
SAVF Middelburg Old Age Home
01.2025 - Current
- Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
- Aided clients during transfers between beds, chairs or other positions ensuring proper body mechanics were utilized to prevent injuries.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed about progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Assisted in physical therapy exercises, helping patients regain mobility and strength over time.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to over eight (8) patients daily, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
Supervisor
Mpember Perfect Cleaners (Khutala Colliery)
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
Construction Site Supervisor
Devtraco Estate Development
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for over thirty (30) staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
ARS Secondary Technical Institute
Accra, Ghana 05-2011
Skills
- Mobility support
- Stress management
- Meal preparation
- Respectful and compassionate
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Physical therapy support
- Emotional support
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping tasks
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Advanced Home Based & Palliative Care, Victory Education Group (VEG)
- Basic Life Support & First Aid, Victory Education Group (VEG)
- Technician Part I & II, ARS Institute
- Diploma
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Care Worker
SAVF Middelburg Old Age Home
01.2025 - Current
Supervisor
Mpember Perfect Cleaners (Khutala Colliery)
02.2020 - 03.2021
Construction Site Supervisor
Devtraco Estate Development
03.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
ARS Secondary Technical Institute
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