AKWU MARTHA WEALTH
Port Harcourt
Summary
I am a highly compassionate, empathic and professional Healthcare Assistant that accomplishes assigned responsibilities with little or no supervision. I am particularly skilled in taking care of vulnerable adults and the elderly with Alzheimer, dementia and autism, including those with different mental and physical disabilities. I have displayed great commitment towards helping and caring for others with Alzheimer both on and off duty. Also, I have been a great team player all through my career, working harmoniously with other team members to achieve the set objectives of the organization. I am good physically, emotionally and mentally stable and can take adequate care of patients under my care. I have undertaken a range of health care assistant courses to enhance my professionalism.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Charity Memorial Clinic & Diagnostic Centre
- Current
- Involves residents and their loved ones actively in decision making and care planning which guarantee meaningful care to them
- Providing personal care that supports the self-respect of residents by applying the principles of dignity
- Maintaining 100% confidentiality of the residents' privacy rights
- Manages residents' care plans and ensures they take any prescribed medication by organizing medication to ensure it is easy for them to take
- Reporting all health and safety hazards that I encounter which reduced accident occurrence by 90%
- Supporting residents with personal hygiene and dressing, while respecting their rights of choice, privacy and dignity
- Involved in the training of 22 new care assistants
- Achievements: 100% ratings for punctuality, efficiency, and compassion by 32 residents and their relatives'
- Received five personal letters from clients and their families thanking me for the quality of my meals, referencing both enjoyability and nutrition
- Maintain 100% clean driving record while transporting residents to appointments
- Frequently praised for patience and problem solving by residents and their families.
Care Assistant
Reskill Allen- Opebi Ikeja
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Fostered a culture of thorough, detailed, and organized documentation to improve efficiency by 80%
- Maintained an empathetic approach to patient care, and answered patient questions around care
- Consistently demonstrated obedience to established facility procedures, protocols, and standards
- Supervised a team of junior Healthcare Assistants for 2 weeks in the absence of the nursing manager, with a 0-incident rating
- Helped 30 patients to remain as active and independent as possible by working in a person-centred way
- Supported patients with personal hygiene and dressing, while respecting their rights of choice, privacy and dignity
- Communicate in an open and effective way to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents.
Volunteer Care Assistant
Joy Home Maternity (+2347049653930)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Supported residents with personal care and meal times
- Worked as part of a team to identify residents' unique goals and implement personalized care plans
- Worked flexibly to help residents explore new interests, engage in physical activities, and make sure they enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment
- Also good in monitoring women and supporting them during labour and the birthing process.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care -
02.2024
Certificate of Completion CPR/AED/FIRST-AD (Adult/Child/Infant/Choking) AED/Injuring and Universal Precaution -
02.2024
Certificate of Achievement (Effective Supervision a Practical Guide for Adult Social Care Managers and Supervisors) -
02.2024
Certificate of Completion (Health Care Course) -
01.2024
Care Tuition Certificate (Induction Training Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) -
01.2024
Certificate of Training (Health Care Assistant) -
10.2022
West African Examination Certificate (West African Senior Leaving Certificate) -
06.2002
Skills
- Personal care
- Housekeeping
- Empathetic
- Meal Preparation
- Elderly care
- Compassionate
- Medication Administration
- Basic life support
- Team player
- Safe patient handling and positioning
Certification
- Recommendation Letter (Internship Participation), 10/01/23
- Certification of Completion (Completion of Internship), 02/01/24
Timeline
Care Assistant
Reskill Allen- Opebi Ikeja
04.2022 - 07.2023
Volunteer Care Assistant
Joy Home Maternity (+2347049653930)
10.2020 - 03.2021
Health Care Assistant
Charity Memorial Clinic & Diagnostic Centre
- Current