Comfort Akpan
Aberdeen
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Provider with expertise in patient care, meal preparation, and housekeeping tasks. Skilled in recording vital signs, providing emotional support, and building strong relationships with clients. Proven track record of ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment while promoting independence and dignity for elderly individuals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
HAART PROGRAM
Bear
07.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities and community integration.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the care team.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Conducted recreational activities to promote social engagement and well-being.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment for clients at all times.
Home Care Aide
Radnon Home Care
Wilmington
03.2025 - Current
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures while providing home health services.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress or concerns.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Home Health Aide
Twins Network LLC
Philadelphia
08.2024 - 10.2024
Home Care Provider
Great life changer
Lagos
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care
- Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality service to all clients in a timely manner
- Utilized excellent time management skills to ensure that all assigned duties were completed within the specified timeframe
- Maintained confidentiality regarding patient information at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Responded to client requests in a timely and compassionate manner
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and respectful care for elderly patients in their homes
- Developed strong communication skills by interacting with a variety of medical professionals, family members, and patients
- Recorded patient information, notifying nursing staff of changing or unusual conditions
- Advised on nutrition and housekeeping, supporting activities of daily living
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation and household tasks
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and cleaning to ensure a safe living environment for clients
- Encouraged independence by helping clients perform activities of daily living
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments and other relevant information
- Transported clients to appointments or outings in accordance with safety regulations
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and responding compassionately during difficult times
- Provided home care services to elderly individuals with dementia, including administering medications and providing companionship
- Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure
- Monitored vital signs of clients and reported any changes to the appropriate medical personnel
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene
- Responded to client requests in a timely and compassionate manner
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Adhered to professional standards to protect reputation of home care agency
Education
High School Diploma -
Gbagada Senior Grammar School
Lagos, LagosSkills
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Housekeeping
- Compassionate caregiving
- Recording vital signs
- Relationship building
- Patient transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Emotional support
- Client documentation
- Pain management
- Multitasking
- Basic housekeeping
- Patient monitoring
- Nutritional guidance
- Record keeping
- Companionship support
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Additional Information
Aside my previous job, I also took care of my aged grandma and grandpa for more than 5 years.
References
Oladotun Aliu, Twins Network LLC, Nurse, (267) 334-9738, twins_medcaresolutions@yahoo.com
Dr Kayode Abegunde
Entrepreneurial Consulting
+1 (302) 690-7703
abegunde.kayodeusa@gmail.com
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
HAART PROGRAM
07.2025 - Current
Home Care Aide
Radnon Home Care
03.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Twins Network LLC
08.2024 - 10.2024
Home Care Provider
Great life changer
02.2019 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Gbagada Senior Grammar School