Open To Work
KWAME ASAMOAH MENSAH
South Windsor
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated direct care worker with 4 years of experience in fast-paced environments, focused on improving patient well-being. Expertise in monitoring vital signs and facilitating mobility assistance to enhance independence. Strong collaborator with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive, compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Healthcare
Hartford
12.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for immediate attention.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Conducted regular safety rounds, ensuring a safe environment for patients and minimizing risks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Direct Care Worker
AT YOUR SERVICE HOMECARE
Worcester
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Provided mobility assistance, enabling clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life.
- Transfer bedridden clients with state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring zero transfer-related incidents.
- Led exercise routines to enhance clients' physical well-being.
- Measure and record body temperature of clients with digital thermometers resulting in early detection of fever symptoms.
- Employ pulse oximeter to record oxygen levels for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Implement care for elderly clients and maintain confidentiality standards.
- Communicate with clients and family members to provide resources on aging-related conditions.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to provide comprehensive care to clients.
- Assist clients with transportation arrangements to doctor's appointments, errands, buying groceries and community events.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, ensuring clean and safe living environments for clients.
- Provide emotional support for seniors and disabled clients, among others.
General Manager
RATTRAY PARK KUMASI CITY
Kumasi
09.2014 - 07.2019
- Led year-over-year business growth by planning and implementing strategies that enhanced visitor and employee satisfaction and strengthened partner relationships.
- Generated revenue of over Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵ 950,000.00) in the First year of Operation.
- Increased revenue generated in the first year by 15%.
- Also provided cross-functional management with a bottom-line focus on profitability, visibility, and sustainability.
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs.
- I continually enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain the company's competitive edge in the industry.
- Personally led weekly meetings with management to identify opportunities for improvement, established milestones, and tailored products to individual markets.
- Gathered, analyzed, and presented key metrics to Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Management, mentored administrative staff, and coordinated workflow for over 70 staff.
- Managed customer issues and served as a liaison between the park and local residents.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI, GhanaBachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI, GhanaSome College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
CT State Community College (Capital)
Hartford, CTSome College (No Degree) - Geriatric Patient Care Associate Learning Path
NYU Roy Meyers College of Nursing
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient mobility assistance
- ADL support
- Patient behavior support
- Patient transport assistance
- Communication and reporting
- Healthcare teamwork
- Client assessment
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Confidentiality adherence
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
- CNA LICENCE (State of Connecticut)
- Geriatric Patient Care Technician Learning Path
Accomplishments
- Dedicated to Caring Award (May 2026)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Direct Care Worker
AT YOUR SERVICE HOMECARE
02.2021 - Current
General Manager
RATTRAY PARK KUMASI CITY
09.2014 - 07.2019
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
CT State Community College (Capital)
Some College (No Degree) - Geriatric Patient Care Associate Learning Path
NYU Roy Meyers College of Nursing