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Evans Akuamoah

Boston,MASSACHUSETTS

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Group Home
Stoughton, MA
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
  • Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Education

GED -

Worcester Adult Education Learning Center
24 Chatham St, Worcester, MA 01609

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Compassionate Care
  • Emotional Support
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance

Timeline

PCA

Group Home
08.2022 - 08.2024

GED -

Worcester Adult Education Learning Center
Evans Akuamoah