Brandon Awah
Columbia
Summary
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Heavy lifting, boxes labeling and warehousing knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Penneta Health Care
York
04.2021 - Current
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Picker Packer
QVC
Columbia
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area while adhering to safety regulations.
- Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Processed returned items according to company policies and procedures.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items prior to packing them for shipment.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Nkwen Bamenda 05-2017
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Medication coordination
- Documentation
- Supportive companionship
- Multitasking and organization
- PPE usage
- Client documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong ethics
- Time management
- ADL assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Alzheimer's care
- Patient care and companionship
- Records management
- Meal preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Respectful and compassionate
Timeline
Caregiver
Penneta Health Care
04.2021 - Current
Picker Packer
QVC
03.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Technical High School