FUNMILAYO IDOWU FAKUADE
Caregiver
Lagos
Summary
Passionate, detail-oriented Health Care Assistant with proven success at Hamkad Hospital, enhancing patient comfort and outcomes through effective communication and meticulous health monitoring. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, chronic illness management and proficient in EMR systems. Encourage trust and support for patients and families, ensuring personalized care that significantly improves quality of life. Proficient at responding and alleviating risks, with additional competence in dementia and Parkinson's care. A reliable team player with focus on adaptability and commitment to a continuous professional development in the health care field while adhering to high health standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Hamkad Hospital and Maternity Home
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, including bathing, dressing, eating, drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes, promoting patient comfort by 95%.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to improve patient comfort in bed and chairs, and also assisted in changing patient position thereby reducing the risks of pressure sores.
- Monitored and observed patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team, and improving patient's outcome by 70%.
- Maintained clean environment with intentional consideration to health, safety issues and infection control policy.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of unrestrained patients and improvement of continence care.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting patient medical information and maintaining an up-to-date records using an EMR.
In-Home Caregiver
Clients Home
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Provided tailored care to two elderly individuals, promoting their overall well-being and enhancing chronic health conditions by 50%.
- Administered medications with a 90% adherence rate, and improved personalized health plans in consultation with physicians.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive support with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client to promote better nutrition.
- Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness, depression or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
- Conducted health monitoring (blood pressure, glucose checks) contributing to a 47% reduction in high risk health episodes.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Education
Diploma - HealthCare Assistance And Social Caregiving
Global Institute of Workplace Skills And Training
Lagos, Nigeria05-2025
National Diploma - Business Studies
Polytechnic of Ilorin
Kwara State, Nigeria06-1997
High School Diploma -
Eleta High School
Ibadan, Nigeria06-1993
Skills
- Care Experience: Personal care, Adult care, Hygiene assistance, chronic illness management, dementia and Parkinson's care
- Health Monitoring: Blood pressure and blood sugar checks, medication management
- Emergency Response: First Aid and CPR certified, adept in emergency protocols
- Soft Skills: Effective communication, time management, patient-focused care, supporting personal needs, emotional and social support
- Technical Skills: Proficient in health care software for medication management and patient records
- Meal Planning: Specialized in preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs
Certification
- Health Care Assistant Diploma - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Health and Social Care Diploma - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Support Worker Diploma - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Patient Care Hygiene - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Adult Social Care Diploma - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Child Care Diploma - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- First Aid and CPR Certificate - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Dementia Care and Management Certificate - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Health and Safety for Health Professionals Certificate - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Manual Handling and Body Mechanics Certificate - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- 15 Care Standard Certificate - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
- Health, Safety and Environment I, II, III - Global Institute of Workplace Skills and Training.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Health Care Assistant
Hamkad Hospital and Maternity Home
01.2025 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Clients Home
07.2018 - 07.2024
Diploma - HealthCare Assistance And Social Caregiving
Global Institute of Workplace Skills And Training
National Diploma - Business Studies
Polytechnic of Ilorin
High School Diploma -
Eleta High School
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