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AZIZAT ONOWUMA USMAN
Brains
Summary
Attentive and Compassionate Care Support professional, talented in client relationship management and care planning. Extensive experience in promoting independence and ADL management, accustomed to monitoring and promoting client well-being with a high-level emotional intelligence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Health Care Support Worker
CLARIONS COLLEGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
12.2023 - Current
- With a focus on the client and over five year history of giving patients trustworthy care and support
- Exhibit a comprehensive comprehension of the Health and Social Care Act and the regulatory framework of the Care Quality Commission
- A superb team member who is diligent and reliable
- Make an effort to use your knowledge and experience to give patients the individualized attention and assistance they require to handle a variety of medical issues., Assist residents with personal care needs such as dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times
- Monitor vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse) and report any abnormalities to nursing staff
- Provide emotional and social support, creating a comfortable environment for residents
- Help patients maintain mobility through light exercises and assistance with walking aids
- Ensure proper record-keeping and update patient care plans regularly
- Adhere to infection control and health and safety protocols to protect patients and staff.
Care Support Worker
68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
Lagos
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Offered clinical support from wound care to medication administration.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Actively contributed to personalised support planning, presenting new opportunities to achieve maximum choice and control in service users' lives.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support, amongst others.
Senior Care Support Worker
New Foundation School, American University of Nigeria
Yola
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Supported nursing staff in caring for patients post-surgery and during recovery
- Helped with meal distribution, feeding, and providing water to patients, particularly those with limited mobility
- Assisted in moving and handling patients using hoists and other equipment, ensuring patient safety
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families, providing reassurance and answering queries
- Gained exposure to a range of healthcare settings, including general wards, maternity, and emergency departments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional well being and reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments
- Delivered high-quality care to students with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment
- Prepared and served meals according to patients' dietary requirements
- Administered medication and monitored patients' health status
- Provided one-on-one care for an elderly client with dementia, helping with daily living activities
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, assisting with household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry
- Administered medication following a strict schedule and ensured that healthcare appointments were attended.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Estate Management
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
01.2006 - 04.2012
Certified Home Health Aide (No. 20234246P) -
American Caregiver Association
United States of America 11.2023 - 11.2023
Certification in patient care - First Aid and CPR, Dementia Awareness, Infection control, moving and handling client safely training
Clarions College Caregivers
Nigeria 11.2023 - 11.2023
Skills
Medication administration
Schedule management
Wheelchair transfer
Risk assessments
Disability care
Activities of Daily Living
First Aid
Elderly care
CPR certified
Mental health support
Community integration
Errands assistance
Safeguarding knowledge
Care plan management
Personal hygiene assistance
Patient safeguarding
Patient-centred care
Service needs assessment
Disability support
Conflict management
Pulse assessment
Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Documentation management
Child welfare checks
Community engagement
Advocacy
Social services
Programme operations
Caseload management
Accomplishments
- 2022 Outstanding Staff Award, Adriano Properties limited
- 2019 Platinum Staff Award New Foundation School (Chibok Education Initiative, American Univ. of Nigeria
- 2015 Guaranty Trust Bank Management Trainee Wiz Touch Award
- 2013 National Youth Service Corps State Award
- 2011 Final year student Best Presenter in Urban Planning & Dev. Course, University of Lagos, Estate Management Department
Certification
Dataville Research LLC. (DRL.) Fellowship in Humanitarian Leadership Action 02/2024
Interests
Painting
Dancing
Cooking
Reading
Timeline
Health Care Support Worker
CLARIONS COLLEGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
12.2023 - Current
Certified Home Health Aide (No. 20234246P) -
American Caregiver Association
11.2023 - 11.2023
Certification in patient care - First Aid and CPR, Dementia Awareness, Infection control, moving and handling client safely training
Clarions College Caregivers
11.2023 - 11.2023
Care Support Worker
68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2023
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 04.2020
Senior Care Support Worker
New Foundation School, American University of Nigeria
06.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Estate Management
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
01.2006 - 04.2012
Dataville Research LLC. (DRL.) Fellowship in Humanitarian Leadership Action 02/2024
EdX Verified Certificate for Improving Global Health 08/2020
Fellow, Institute of Management Consultant (IMC) 06/2020