IRENE OPOKU-TUTU

• Assist clients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
• Administer medication as prescribed and assist with mobility and exercise
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' quality of life
• Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring clean and organized living space for patients.
• Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
• Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
• Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Assisted clients with daily living activities including bathing, grooming and feeding

• Monitored vital signs and administered medication
• Provided companionship and emotional support
• Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
• Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
• Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
• Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
• Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
• Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
• Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
• Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
• Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
• Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Provided transportation and appointments management.
• Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
• Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
• Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
• Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
• Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
• Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.

• Decontaminate, inspect, package, and sterilize surgical instruments following established protocols
• Maintain and operate sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Monitor inventory and restock sterile supplies as needed
• Collaborate with surgical teams to provide sterile instruments and supplies in timely manner
• Proficient in sterilization techniques and equipment operation
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
• Reduced risk of infections by maintaining clean and sterile environment within processing area.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.