Austen Abiodun
Engineering
Lagos,LA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering Number years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Experienced Job Title knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Compassionate Job Title possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Area of expertise. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available Number hours per week, weekends and evenings. Compassionate Job Title assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Care Assistant (Volunteer)
His Glory Hospital And Maternity Limited
Lagos Nigeria
03.2023 - Current
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by helping patients perform prescribed exercises and follow personalized therapy plans.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Implemented care plans designed by healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in treatment and support for each patient.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information during documentation processes or interactions with family members.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Care Assistant (Internship)
Lagoon Hospital
Ikoyi Lagos
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by helping patients perform prescribed exercises and follow personalized therapy plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented care plans designed by healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in treatment and support for each patient.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information during documentation processes or interactions with family members.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Care Assistant (Volunteer)
Accent Care Home Health
Lagos Nigeria
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by helping patients perform prescribed exercises and follow personalized therapy plans.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information during documentation processes or interactions with family members.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Implemented care plans designed by healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in treatment and support for each patient.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Personal Care Assistant
Adeb Hospital
Lagos Nigeria
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Developed creative strategies for overcoming obstacles related to mobility or cognitive limitations while promoting maximum functionality in daily tasks.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Empowered clients by providing education on self-care strategies and encouraging them to take an active role in their own health management.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client''s care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
- Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
OND - Metallurgical Engineering
Yaba College of Technology
Yaba 04.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities
Certification
Diploma In Dementia Care Allison Learning
Timeline
Diploma In Dementia Care Allison Learning
06-2024
Care Assistant (Volunteer)
His Glory Hospital And Maternity Limited
03.2023 - Current
Care Assistant (Internship)
Lagoon Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023
Care Assistant (Volunteer)
Accent Care Home Health
07.2022 - 11.2022
Standard First Aid (AED) and CPR (Nigeria Red Cross Society)
07-2022
American Care Givers Association
07-2022
Basic Life Support (Florence Academy)
07-2022
Health and Safety (Florence Academy)
07-2022
Infection Control (Florence Academy)
07-2022
Fire Safety(Florence Academy)
07-2022
Food Hygiene (Florence Academy)
07-2022
First Aid (Florence Academy)
07-2022
Personal Care Assistant
Adeb Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
OND - Metallurgical Engineering
Yaba College of Technology
04.2018 - 07.2021
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