CLAUDIA AFARI-MINTAH
Boston
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Worker with proven skills in client support, safety awareness, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through group facilitation and daily living assistance. Compassionate and proactive Mental Health Support Worker with experience in patient education and behavior monitoring. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to implement treatment plans and ensure a safe, supportive environment for clients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Arbour Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Supported mental health professionals in implementing treatment plans and interventions.
- Monitored client behaviors and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among clients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff members.
- Collaborated with team members to create a supportive atmosphere for clients.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance skills in mental health support services.
Mental Health Support Worker
Savannah Health Care
Dorchester, Massachusetts
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Monitored medication compliance among clients taking psychotropic medications.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the care team.
Personal Care Assistant
Grace Health & Rehab Center
Boston, Massachusetts
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and preferences.
- Supported clients in mobility and transportation to appointments or activities.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Information Studies And Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
LEGON, ACCRA, GHANA07-2017
High School Diploma -
CERTIFICATION, TEMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
TEMA, GHAN06-2012
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Client documentation
- Medication management
- Behavioral observation
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
- Mental health assessments
- Data entry accuracy
- Time management
- Suicide prevention
- ADL assistance
- Behavioral management
- Anger management strategies
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Grace Health & Rehab Center
12.2024 - 07.2025
Mental Health Worker
Arbour Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Savannah Health Care
07.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Information Studies And Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
High School Diploma -
CERTIFICATION, TEMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,