ABENA AWUAH
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
. Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
McAngel Home Visiting Nurse
09.2024 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Barn Child Care
05.2023 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jamiaica Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Gerontology
Hostos Community College
Bronx, NYBachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Lehman College
Bronx, NY08-2021
High School Diploma -
HIGH SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
New York, NY01-2005
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
TWI
Timeline
Home Health Aide
McAngel Home Visiting Nurse
09.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Barn Child Care
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jamiaica Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Gerontology
Hostos Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Lehman College
High School Diploma -
HIGH SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES