IVY QUARTEY
Frederick,MD
Summary
Seasoned professional with several years offering individualized care services in settings. Provided personal care services to support health and hygiene. Focused on quality while allowing clients to maintain highest possible level of independence.
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
Work History
Care Assistant
Abuzz health services
Frederick , MD
06.2021 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Encouraged independence among residents and patients whenever possible.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Documented observations of mental and physical health to report updates to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Frederick , MD
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Instructed clients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Caregiver
Care In Place ( Tribute Memory Care
Germantown , MD
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Morning Star Academy
Germantown, MD08-2019
High School Diploma -
Krobo Girls
Ghana 11-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Health monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Companionship provision
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Client confidentiality
- Dementia care
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Comfort Keepers Home Care
09.2024 - 05.2025
Caregiver
Care In Place ( Tribute Memory Care
02.2023 - 01.2025
Care Assistant
Abuzz health services
06.2021 - Current
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Morning Star Academy
High School Diploma -
Krobo Girls