Comfort Gyimah
Nurse Aide/ Direct Support professional/ Caregiver
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Applied Group Home
Woodbridge, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
Caregiver
Cardinal Home Health Care
Fairfax County , VA
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Nurse Assistant
Woodbine Rehabilitation Center
Alexandria , VA
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
Dietary Aide
Woodbine Rehabilitation Center
Alexandria , VA
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA03-2034
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Ultimate Healthkeepers Nurse Training
Alexandria, VA09-2015
High School Diploma -
Dunkwa Technical High School
Central Region Ghana 06-2011
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Disability Awarenes
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Compassionate communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Strong Ethics
- Multitasking and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Applied Group Home
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Cardinal Home Health Care
07.2021 - 10.2023
Nurse Assistant
Woodbine Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 07.2023
Dietary Aide
Woodbine Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 03.2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Ultimate Healthkeepers Nurse Training
High School Diploma -
Dunkwa Technical High School
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