Akua Opoku-Addo
Washington,DC
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Broad Street, excelling in patient mobility and health monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and personalized care. Skilled in dietary planning and record keeping, fostering a supportive environment that promotes dignity and comfort for clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Broad Street
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered personal care for wheelchair-bound dementia patient, ensuring dignity and comfort providing companionship through various activities
- Prepared nutritious meals to promote health, and maintained cleanliness and organization in living spaces and equipment to support well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers to beds or vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records and monitored client health, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals, while safeguarding patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, enhancing understanding of options.
Home Health Aide
Senior Helpers
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted dementia client with activities of daily living and improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Documented client progress, care provided, and any changes in condition and educated clients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
Home Health Aide
Mavencare
New York, NY
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated client daily activities, including doctor visits, exercise, and meal preparation.
- Assisted patients with transitions between beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Provided high-level support for cooking, shopping, and medication monitoring.
- Dressed, groomed, and fed patients to ensure fulfillment of basic needs.
Central Sterile Technician
NYU College of dentistry
NY, NY
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Sterilized instruments using autoclaves and chemical solutions for dental procedures.
- Prepared and organized surgical trays for various dental operations efficiently.
- Maintained sterile supply inventory to ensure availability for daily procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilization equipment to ensure compliance standards.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
Bronx, NY
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Provided daily personal care for paraplegic client, including meal preparation and feeding.
- Managed laundry and maintained cleanliness of client’s apartment.
- Assisted client with morning routines for program transportation.
- Accompanied client to medical appointments for health monitoring.
Customer Service Associate
J.C Penney
Bronx, NY
11.2005 - 07.2010
- Interacted with diverse customer population professionally and courteously.
- Managed customer inquiries to build lasting relationships and drive sales growth.
- Trained new staff to ensure effective onboarding and operational efficiency.
- Replenished sales floors with merchandise to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Processed cash and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy in all transactions.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each business day for financial integrity.
Human Resource Assistant
Services For The Aged
Queens, NY
06.2002 - 10.2005
- Processed applications for prospective Home Attendants, and verified employment and personal references.
- Completed workers compensation and disability forms for claims.
- Entered Clients and home attendants information into computer, and filed confidential documents.
- Monitored employee files for compliance, and finger-printed home attendants for criminal background checks.
Education
B.S - Legal Studies/Criminal Justice
St. John’s University
Queens, NY05.2005
A.A.S - Paralegal Studies
Berkeley College
New York, NY12.2001
Skills
- Personal care
- Patient mobility
- Health monitoring
- Dietary planning
- Record keeping
- Healthcare documentation
- Empathy development
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Client education
Certification
- CRCST – IAHCSMM accredited, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY, 04/01/11, 07/01/11
- Home Health Aide certificate, New York
- CNA Certification, Accessibility Inc, Washington, DC
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Twi
Native/ Bilingual
Ga
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Broad Street
04.2024 - 06.2024
Home Health Aide
Senior Helpers
04.2023 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Mavencare
05.2019 - 03.2020
Central Sterile Technician
NYU College of dentistry
07.2012 - 12.2018
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
11.2010 - 02.2012
Customer Service Associate
J.C Penney
11.2005 - 07.2010
Human Resource Assistant
Services For The Aged
06.2002 - 10.2005
B.S - Legal Studies/Criminal Justice
St. John’s University
A.A.S - Paralegal Studies
Berkeley College