Daniel Asiedu Fosu
Ilkeston, Derbyshire,United Kingdom
Summary
Seasoned Senior Care Assistant with noteworthy background in elderly care. Display strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Trustworthy caregiver experienced in home, hospital, assisted living, and nursing home environments. Demonstrated skill in patient mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, medication administration, and compassionate companionship. Consistently provided high-quality patient care that improved quality of life for seniors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Care Assistant
Monarch Healthcare limited
Nottingham, United Kingdom
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed resident's needs, developed care plans and monitored progress of individual care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, glucose levels and other health indicators for each resident.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and vacuuming carpets.
- Answered call bells promptly when summoned by a resident or family member.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care was provided to all residents.
- Reported any changes in resident's condition or behavior to supervisor and and or physician.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Developed positive relationships with residents by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Administered medications to residents according to doctor's orders and documented administration in medical records.
- Educated families about proper home care techniques after discharge from facility.
- Observed residents for any signs of discomfort or distress and reported findings to supervisor immediately.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to geriatric healthcare topics.
- Served nutritious meals following dietary guidelines established by dietician.
- Maintained a clean environment by ensuring that all areas were sanitized on a regular basis.
Care Assistant
Connect House Care Home
Nottingham, UK
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Developed relationships with residents and patients through meaningful conversation.
- Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Care Assistant
Denbridge Care Ltd
Nottingham , United Kingdom
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Documented observations of mental and physical health to report updates to supervisor.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Developed relationships with residents and patients through meaningful conversation.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
Physiotherapist
Ahafo Ano North Hospital
Tepa, Ghana
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and caregivers about goals of care plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists when necessary.
- Utilized modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat and cold packs and traction to manage symptoms.
Physiotherapist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Designed home exercise programs tailored towards each patient's individual needs.
- Participated in research studies related to physical therapy topics.
- Monitored progress of patients during treatments to ensure desired outcomes were achieved.
- Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
- Recognized signs of complications arising from injury or disease process that require referral to other healthcare professionals.
Physiotherapist
Eastern Regional Hospital
Koforidua , Ghana
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients.
- Reviewed patient records describing injury and pain level to prepare for appointments.
- Scheduled appointments with patients based on availability and severity of injury.
- Recorded and reviewed patient medical history through online medical database.
- Led classes and workshops on physical therapy practices to students and assistants.
- Educated patients in physical therapy resources, injury prevention and ergonomics.
- Used treatment tables to carefully examine patients and determine proper treatment.
- Issued referrals to patients for more specialized care when necessary.
- Gave pain-relief treatment to patients involving moist packs, foam rollers, soothing balms and infrared lamps.
- Guided patients through mobility exercises to determine leading cause of pain and provide diagnosis.
- Observed patient progress over time and determined necessity of further treatment.
- Educated patients on most effective practices for pain alleviation, strengthening and rehabilitation.
- Tested, measured and recorded data related to patient strength, motor development and function, sensory perception and functional capacity.
- Asked patients to practice personalized exercises and monitor pain at home.
- Provided general educational advice to patients about injury prevention, healthy practices and nutrition.
- Conducted intake sessions with new patients to evaluate injuries and suggest possible treatment.
- Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
- Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, head injuries and strokes.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
Physiotherapy Apprentice Every Semester/ 3 Years
St John of God College of Health
Duayaw-Nkwanta, Ghana
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss progress on projects.
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
- Assisted in the preparation of project plans and schedules.
- Participated in regular team meetings in order to share best practice techniques amongst colleagues.
- Utilised problem solving skills to identify and resolve issues relating to apprenticeship programs.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with other apprentices, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
Education
DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY -
ST JOHN OF GOD COLLEGE OF HEALTH
DUAYAW-NKWANTA05.2019
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Supportive Companionship
- Medication Administration
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- CPR Trainining
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Client Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid and Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Service Documentation
- Problem Identification
Certification
- Moving and Handling Training( Face to Face Training)
- Basic Life Support ( Face to Face Training)
- Medication administration ( Face to Face Training)
- Moving and Handling Training
- Anxiety
- Basic Life Support
- Autism
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes Awareness
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Falls Awareness
- Fire Safety
- GDPR Stage 1
- Learning Disability
- Mental Capacity
- Mental Health
- Safeguarding and Protection of Adults
- Care Planning
- Food Hygiene
- Medication Practice
- Infection Control
- Dementia Awareness
- Health & Safety
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Communication
- Dignity in Care
- Behaviours that challenge
- Person Centred Care
- Hand Hygiene
- Information Governance
- COSHH
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Stroke Awareness
- First Aid
- A Care Worker Role
- Risk Assessment
- Parkinson Disease
- End of Life
- Managing Continence
- Oral Care
- Personal Care
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Duty of care
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
Monarch Healthcare limited
11.2024 - Current
Care Assistant
Connect House Care Home
12.2023 - 10.2024
Care Assistant
Denbridge Care Ltd
06.2023 - 11.2023
Physiotherapist
Ahafo Ano North Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Physiotherapist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2021
Physiotherapist
Eastern Regional Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2020
Physiotherapy Apprentice Every Semester/ 3 Years
St John of God College of Health
08.2016 - 08.2019
DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY -
ST JOHN OF GOD COLLEGE OF HEALTH