Patricia Nkrumah

Compassionate and dependable Senior Care Assistant with proven experience working in residential care home environments. Highly skilled in delivering person-centred care, supporting residents with personal care, mobility, medication, and emotional wellbeing while upholding dignity, respect, and choice. Experienced in working to CQC standards, safeguarding procedures, and individual care plans, with a strong commitment to enhancing residents' quality of life.

Senior Care Assistant at Walfinch Independence Living (2024-03 – Present)

• Delivered high-quality personal care including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Supported residents with mobility, transfers, and safe use of hoists and walking aids
• Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting changes promptly to senior staff and nurses
• Assisted with and administered medication in line with MAR charts and organisational policies
• Promoted independence, dignity, and choice while maintaining residents' safety
• Supported nutrition and hydration, including meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Maintained accurate daily care records and contributed to care plan reviews
• Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and consistent care

Senior Care Worker at Oasis Care Limited (2023-03 – 2024-01)

• Provided daily personal and intimate care in a respectful and compassionate manner
• Supported residents living with dementia and age-related conditions
• Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration monitoring
• Administered medication in accordance with care plans and company procedures
• Encouraged social interaction and meaningful activities to reduce isolation
• Maintained clear documentation and followed safeguarding procedures at all times

National Service Personnel at Social Welfare Department (Ministry of Gender) (2017-05 – 2018-05)

• Supported vulnerable adults and families with welfare and safeguarding-related issues
• Communicated sensitively with service users and professionals
• Assisted with community outreach and administrative duties

Intern at Commission for Human Rights & Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) (2011-01 – 2012-01)

• Supported casework, documentation, and record-keeping
• Conducted research and assisted with administrative tasks

BSc in Social Work Administration (Social Work & Sociology) – University of Ghana (2015 – 2017)

Diploma in Social Work Administration (Social Work & Psychology) – University of Ghana (2009 – 2011)

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) – Ghana National College (2002 – 2005)