Selina Frimpomaah Afari
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Adcare home health service
Germantown , MD
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
CNA
Cambridge Nursing Academy
438 N Frederick Ave #21504-2025
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Catheter change and preparation
- Compassionate
- Light Housekeeping
- General housekeeping ability
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Able to lift 150 pounds
- Preparing meals
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Safety assessment
- Client documentation
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Housekeeping tasks
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation services
- Patient care and companionship
- Documentation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia care
- Disability support
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
- PPE usage
- Compassionate client care
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient companionship
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
CNA
Timeline
Caregiver
Adcare home health service
07.2022 - Current
CNA
Cambridge Nursing Academy