SOLOMON ANOKYE
PHOKWANE -HARTSWATER
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
The Obeng-manu's
01.2014 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Maintained safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient's personal space
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during course of caregiving duties
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Contributed to positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing quality of care provided
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support
- Maintained safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Contributed to positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills
In-Home Caregiver
MAKGETLA PRIVATE HOME
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects
- Advocated for client well-being by participating in care plan meetings and offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience with individual's needs
- Delivered timely transportation services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, or other necessary errands
- Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer's disease or dementia
- Facilitated consistent communication between clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive understanding of individual care requirements
- Collaborated closely with family members to communicate updates on client progress and address any concerns or issues that arose during care provision
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services
- Ensured proper body mechanics while transferring or repositioning clients to prevent injury to both caregiver and client alike
- Managed scheduling conflicts efficiently by coordinating with agency personnel and maintaining open lines of communication among all parties involved in caregiving process
- Promoted client independence by encouraging participation in self-care tasks and engaging in stimulating conversations
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and exhibiting genuine empathy toward their needs or concerns
- Contributed to overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times
- Provided essential medication reminders to ensure clients took prescriptions on time and in accordance with doctor's orders
- Ensured safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to enhance skill set In-Home Caregiver through workshops, conferences, or online courses
- Trained new caregivers in agency policies and proper methods to meet clients' needs
- Supported physical health of clients through regular exercise routines tailored to individual abilities and limitations
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times, ensuring sensitive information was secure and only shared with authorized personnel
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in caregiving approach to accommodate unique personality traits or preferences of each client
- Maintained detailed records of client information, including medical history, personal preferences, goals, and care plan updates
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients
- Assisted with end-of-life care
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in caregiving approach to accommodate unique personality traits or preferences of each client
- Supported physical health of clients through regular exercise routines tailored to individual abilities and limitations
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to enhance skill set as In-Home Caregiver through workshops, conferences, or online courses
- Ensured safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting
- Contributed to overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times
- Provided essential medication reminders to ensure clients took prescriptions on time and in accordance with doctor's orders
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commercial Law
Boston City Campus And College
06.2024
Elderly Care, Nurses Aide/Night Nursing -
Chilton Au Pair And Nanny Training College
06.2023
International Childcare - Child Care
Chilton Au Pair And Nanny Training College
06.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Faith Community Baptist Secondary School
08.2004
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Companionship
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Incident Reporting
Accomplishments
MATHEMATICS FUN CLUB
Certification
- Barchelor of Commerce in Law, Boston City Campus, 2023
- Elderly Care Course certificate, Chilton Care Intl, 2023
- First Aid & CPR course Certificate, Chilton Care Intl, 2023
- Advanced Au Pair / Night Nursing Course Certificate, Chilton Care Intl, 2023
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certificate, Alison, 2023
- Senior Secondary School Certificate, Faith Community Baptist Secondary School, 2004
Languages
English
Twi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/17/84
Affiliations
Teachers union
Timeline
Caregiver
The Obeng-manu's
01.2014 - 04.2024
In-Home Caregiver
MAKGETLA PRIVATE HOME
01.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Commercial Law
Boston City Campus And College
Elderly Care, Nurses Aide/Night Nursing -
Chilton Au Pair And Nanny Training College
International Childcare - Child Care
Chilton Au Pair And Nanny Training College
Some College (No Degree) -
Faith Community Baptist Secondary School
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