Akindoyin Abosede Rebecca

Outline

Working as part of a care team providing essential care to the elderly,people with disabilities,end of life in and around lagos. Carrying out everyday duties in client homes with the emphasis on promoting and maintaining their well being and independence.

Responsibilities

• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, physical disabilities and dementia.
• Administered medication as directed by physician.
• Monitored client vital signs and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
• Turned and positioned bedbound service users to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
• Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, incontinence and personal grooming.
• Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, prepared meals and assisted clients with eating tasks to support client nutritional needs.
• Laundered items, changed diapers, underlay and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
• Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
• Monitored clients' overall health, mental stimulation and well-being and noted significant changes.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
• Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Key achievement

• Received positive feedback from clients and families for a caring attitude
• Encourage clients to live in their own homes? and retain as much independence as possible
• Achieved high standards of hygiene,health and safety with zero incident.

• .Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Supported doctors and nursing in patient care and infection control tasks.
• Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
• Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse and other community health concerns.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters and IVs.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
• Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Provided personal care to a family member with a delicate health condition – Diabetes who has septic foot ulcer which was later amputated

My key responsibilities are:

• Purchased medication, injection,fluid in the prescription sheet needed by physician.
• Assisted her patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
• Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting.
• Supported her between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Assisted her with self-administered medications.
• Monitored progress and documented her health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Helped her care for herselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
• Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
• Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
• Transported her via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.