Bernice Awuah
West Haven
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience at Norwalk Hospital, specializing in patient care and education. Demonstrated success in building relationships and enhancing client well-being through effective communication and organizational skills. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and implementing infection control practices, ensuring high standards of care and patient dignity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
Norwalk Hospital
10.2019 - Current
- Attended to the medical and social needs of patients, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Assisted patients with Activities Of Daily Living, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Ambulated patients for bathroom use and short walks to promote mobility.
- Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair, enhancing comfort and accessibility.
- Provided bed baths for bed-bound patients to maintain hygiene and dignity.
- Administered perineal care for incontinent patients, prioritizing hygiene.
- Executed catheter care and infection control for catheterized patients to prevent complications.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded respiration rates, and measured radial pulse accurately.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comforcare
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Cared for three children according to parents' schedules and dietary requirements.
- Organized recreational activities such as movies, jump ropes, hopscotch, and basketball.
- Developed a safe play and learning environment promoting positive behavior and development.
- Implemented infection control practices including cleaning, handwashing, and oral hygiene.
- Assisted with activities of daily living like feeding, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Caregiver
Home Helpers Homecare (ARTHA CARES LLC)
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Supported an elderly couple with overnight standby assistance and supervision for respite care
Patient Care Associate
Masonicare
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living skills and therapeutic recreational training as a student on clinical rotation.
Social Worker
Holy Family Hospital
02.2003 - 03.2016
- Facilitated client referrals to welfare and the Anti-Retroviral Therapy Center through organized counseling sessions..
- Conducted community follow-ups to ensure client integration with families for adherence and recovery.
- Addressed psychosocial needs by fostering connections between clients and their families.
- Developed and delivered educational programs on HIV, addressing myths and misconceptions.
- Secured funding from the government and charity organizations for underprivileged clients.
- Requested waiver of medical bills from management and facilitated enrollment in health insurance schemes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT07-2025
Diploma In Patient Care Associate - Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Aide
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT04.2019
Certificate - HIV/AIDS Counseling and Caregiving
University of Ghana (Institute of Adult Education)
Accra, Ghana06.2004
Certificate - Social Work
School of Social Work
Accra, Ghana12.1996
GCE "O" Level Certificate - General Arts
Ofori Panin Secondary School
New-Tafo, Akim01.1994
Skills
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Client education
- Self-motivation
- Organizational skills
- Deadline management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR/BLS Certificate
- Patient Care Associate Diploma
- Associate Degree of Arts Sociology
Timeline
PCT
Norwalk Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Home Helpers Homecare (ARTHA CARES LLC)
09.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comforcare
08.2019 - 11.2019
Patient Care Associate
Masonicare
03.2019 - 04.2019
Social Worker
Holy Family Hospital
02.2003 - 03.2016
Diploma In Patient Care Associate - Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Aide
Stone Academy
Certificate - HIV/AIDS Counseling and Caregiving
University of Ghana (Institute of Adult Education)
Certificate - Social Work
School of Social Work
GCE "O" Level Certificate - General Arts
Ofori Panin Secondary School
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Gateway Community College
Refrences
- Nicole Vitti Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street Norwalk CT 06856 Nicole.Vitti@nuvancehealth.org
- Kim Muro Norwalk Hospital Kim.Muro@nuvancehealth.org
- Sandra Jenkins Sandra.Jenkins@nuvancehealth.org
Qualifications
other