Dorcas Obenewaa
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
A Compassionate person, focused on providing comprehensive client support. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and providing social support to promote overall wellness of clients. A highly proactive and quick learning individual looking for an opportunity in your firm.
Results-driven Machine Operator Helper focused on ensuring safety and productivity. Proven track record in monitoring production lines and assisting operators, ready to leverage expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support team objectives.
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
Griswold
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying vendors.
- Monitored team performance, providing feedback to enhance service quality.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
- Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Caregiver
Opal services
Eagan, Minnesota
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Making sure orders taking are same brought to customers.
- Maintained accurate records of packaged items for tracking purposes.
- Monitored inventory levels of packaging materials and reported shortages.
- Followed all established procedures related to labeling and packaging processes.
- Received instructions from supervisors regarding specific job duties.
- Monitored machinery performance during shift to ensure proper operation.
Caregiver
New Perspective Senior Living
Eagan, Minnesota
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing.
- Monitored machine performance and reported malfunctions to supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including tools and equipment used in the production process.
- Assisted Machine Operators with machine set-up and calibration prior to production runs.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and procedures when operating machinery.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
- Removed machine attachments and cleaned up residual waste after project completion.
- Assisted skilled production workers by cleaning supplies, holding tools and storing equipment.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary specifications.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for residents.
- Supported recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records as required.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care delivery consistently.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Education
Associate of Science -
Only Believe Senior High School
Accra , Accra 11.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
- A quick learner and easily adapts to new environments and situations
- Good team player with excellent communication skills, and a good researcher and problem solver
- Conscientious goal-getter who is highly organized and committed to professionalism
- Can work under pressure
- Computer literate
- Production monitoring
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Machine setup
- Care plan development
- Hygiene support
- Patient monitoring
- Basic first aid
- Client relationship management
- Patient documentation
- Inventory tracking
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Transportation services
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Patient assessments
- Basic housekeeping
- Patient companionship
- ADL assistance
- Relationship building
I.T PROFICIENCY
- Conversant with:
- Microsoft Word.
Timeline
PCA
Griswold
09.2025 - 03.2026
Caregiver
Opal services
06.2023 - 02.2025
Caregiver
New Perspective Senior Living
02.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science -
Only Believe Senior High School
11.2016 - 01.2019