Quality care delivery
Bernard Ekechukwu
Caregiver
Owerri
Summary
Experienced Caregiver, 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Imo State Specialist Hospital
Owerri
02.2020 - Current
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Personal Live in Care Assistant
Ogujiofor,Ogujiofor Family
Owerri
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Volunteer
Red Cross Ophange Home
Abakaliki
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new services.
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Front Desk Clerk
Branama Hospital
Yenegoa
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
- Designed employee work schedules to address complete operational needs.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka 01.2009 - 08.2012
Skills
Medical office administration
Verbal and written communication skills
Community integration
Progress documentation
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Care plan assessment
Chronic disease management
Ability to lift above 170 pounds
Certification
Diploma in Caregiving
Interests
Timeline
Diploma in Caregiving
11-2022
Care Tuition Licence for Safe Guiding Adults
10-2022
CPD certified Caregiver with Care Tuition
10-2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Imo State Specialist Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Personal Live in Care Assistant
Ogujiofor,Ogujiofor Family
01.2017 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Red Cross Ophange Home
09.2015 - 01.2017
Front Desk Clerk
Branama Hospital
03.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
01.2009 - 08.2012