HENRIETTA ADDO
Saskatoon
Summary
Dynamic Child Support Worker at Thomas Circle Of Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and effective communication. Enhanced children's emotional well-being through personalized care plans and crisis intervention techniques. Recognized for fostering independence and promoting positive self-esteem, while maintaining meticulous documentation and confidentiality in sensitive situations.
. Administration of medication-As a childcare worker, I administer medication and also give first aid when the the need arise.
. Assist children with daily living activities such, bathing, changing diapers, cooking food for them, taking them to and fro school and many more.
. Drive them to appointments
. Assist in crisis intervention. when the children escalate. deescalation strategies are employed to deescalate then during crisis.
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Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Support Worker
Thomas Circle Of Care
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing personalized support and individualized care plans.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate interventions and set realistic goals for each child''s growth and development trajectory.
- Managed challenging behaviors through crisis intervention techniques while maintaining a calm demeanor during high-stress situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child support work.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information regarding children and families in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and legal requirements.
- Assisted in the development of life skills for children, focusing on communication, social interaction, and daily living tasks.
- Promoted positive self-esteem among children by encouraging independence and praising accomplishments.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s progress, collaborating with team members to adjust support strategies as needed.
Registered Midwife
Manhyia District Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2023
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
Educational Assistant
Supreme Montessori School
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK01-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Mampong - Ghana08-2014
Skills
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Management
- TLR Certificate
- Respect for Privacy
- Reliability and Punctuality
- Behavior Redirection
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Teacher Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Effective communication
- Motivational Techniques
Timeline
Child Support Worker
Thomas Circle Of Care
06.2024 - Current
Registered Midwife
Manhyia District Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2023
Educational Assistant
Supreme Montessori School
10.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Associate of Applied Science - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
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