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Fatima Tijjani Busari
Special Educator/ Caregiver
Ikorodu,Lagos
Summary
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 caregiver, possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in assisting medications and self-care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 72 hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Excellent Child Support Initiative
Lagos
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored cases for support order compliance and made adjustments.
- Performed case management tasks to enforce child support obligations.
- Explained policies, procedures and instructions to parents.
- Plan individual educational section for every client.
- Create a save and interesting learning environment for clients.
- Assist client in self care and education.
- Take clients for walk and shopping.
- Help client in managing bills and subscription.
- Assist nurse in client medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Transported individuals to appointments and activities to facilitate access to healthcare and community engagement.
- Kept complete and accurate records, documenting care and patient progress.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
- Prepared meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition and hydration.
- Assisted with financial and household management to enhance stability and security.
Special Needs Educator
An-Nur International School
Kaduna
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Montessori Teacher
Al-areeb School
Kaduna
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed and trained staff on procedures.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
- Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for Number students.
- Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Education
IELTS BAND 6 - English
British Council
United Kingdom 05.2023 - 05.2023
Certificate - Caregiver
Care Academy
United Kingdom 03.2023 - 03.2023
Certificate - Basic Life Support
Florence Academy
United Kingdom 08.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Special Needs Education
University of Lagos
Nigeria 02.2022 - 11.2022
Higher National Diploma - Architecture
Kaduna Polytechnic
Nigeria 05.2015 - 08.2018
Secondary School Certificate - High School Certificate
Federal Government Girls College Bakori
Katsina, Nigeria 09.2000 - 05.2006
Skills
Community integration
Progress documentation
Meal planning and preparation
Patient Assessments
Patient Management
Case management
Patient care
Medical Records Management
Indirect Patient Care
Verbal and written communication skills
Flexible schedule and availability
Direct Patient Care
Care plan assessment
Medication Administration
Software
Timeline
IELTS BAND 6 - English
British Council
05.2023 - 05.2023
Certificate - Caregiver
Care Academy
03.2023 - 03.2023
Certificate - Basic Life Support
Florence Academy
08.2022 - 08.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Excellent Child Support Initiative
05.2022 - Current
Certificate - Special Needs Education
University of Lagos
02.2022 - 11.2022
Special Needs Educator
An-Nur International School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Montessori Teacher
Al-areeb School
01.2018 - 08.2021
Higher National Diploma - Architecture
Kaduna Polytechnic
05.2015 - 08.2018
Secondary School Certificate - High School Certificate
Federal Government Girls College Bakori
09.2000 - 05.2006