Gideon IRAOYAH
Benin
Summary
Professional with experience interacting with patients daily to deliver top-quality healthcare services. Practiced in recording vital signs and supporting medical staff with various patient care tasks. .
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Care Assistant
Comprehensive health centre
Fugar, Nigera
02.2014 - Current
- Observed patients' physical appearance and reactions to treatments and medications to monitor their condition.
- Ensured hygiene standards by maintaining cleanliness of treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in managing complex cases with multiple diagnoses/treatments.
- Accurately documented patient information on medical charts, enabling physician review.
- Responded to emergencies effectively by following appropriate protocols including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered prescribed medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Participated in discussions with hospital administration to address changes in policies and procedures impacting unit and department operations.
- Organized medical records in accordance with established procedures for efficient data retrieval.
- Provided emotional support and assistance to patients and families during challenging moments. Engaged in offering comfort and aid to individuals facing hardships.
- Recorded and tracked patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in an electronic medical records system.
- Assisted in delivering excellent patient care by performing tasks such as measuring vital signs, dressing wounds, and administering catheterization.
- Documented patient information in charts and communicated updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted in providing wound care for various types of wounds including pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Implemented preventative measures to avoid bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
Health Care Assistant
Voltage Clinic
Fugar, Nigeria
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Assisted patients in their daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Assisted in utilizing appropriate techniques to transfer patients from wheelchair or bed.
- Aided in providing nutrition to disabled and ill residents who couldn't self-feed.
- Assisted in performing mobility exercises for immobile patients under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
- Followed infection control policies and procedures to maintain a clean work environment
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orally or topically.
- Assisted in room cleaning and restocked supplies as required for patients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient cases and best practices.
- Assisted in basic daily living tasks such as meal service, feeding, and movement of patients.
- Ensured patient privacy by strictly adhering to hospital protocols
- Transported and delivered specimens, laboratory items, and pharmacy items with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to proper documentation.
- Provided timely reminders to patients regarding prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, treatments, or examinations by shaving and draping.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Health Care Aide
Divine Nursing Home
Fugar, Nigeria
09.2000 - 01.2007
- Enhanced patient autonomy while offering assistance as required.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients in compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Served as a prompt communicator, relaying changes and concerns to supervising healthcare professionals.
- Observed and documented patients' changes in physical and emotional well-being.
- Provided patients and their families with emotional support during challenging moments.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Offered compassionate assistance to individuals in need of end-of-life support.
- Assisted patients with various tasks related to daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Ensured client happiness and safety by maintaining a clean and well-organized environment.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate care.
- Assisted residents in ambulating with and without assistive devices.
- Responded to signal lights, bells, and intercom systems to assess resident needs.
- Helped residents maintain personal hygiene through assistance with bathing and dressing.
- Supported day-to-day operations of nursing staff.
Support Worker
His Glory Medical Centre
Ewu, Nigeria
10.1992 - 09.2000
- Provided support to clients by assisting with personal care needs including showering and dressing.
- Developed positive relationships with service users while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Promoted service user participation in physical health and mental wellbeing-focused social activities.
- Assisted clients in acquiring essential living skills including budgeting, cooking, and cleaning.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided assistance with daily tasks.
- Managed challenging behavior from clients in a calm manner by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Organized leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Offered assistance and guidance to individuals in need of emotional and practical help.
- Reported incidents and accidents according to company policy and procedure.
- Provided safe and companionate transportation services for clients, ensuring their attendance to appointments, shopping trips, and special events.
- Enhanced clients' well-being through the provision of emotional support and companionship.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients for various requirements in ambulating individuals.
- Provided assistance to clients with mobility needs, including wheelchair usage and transfers.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to facilitate their integration into the local community.
- Assisted clients in performing daily living activities including personal hygiene and meal preparation.
Education
Executive Diploma - Health care administration
LA PLAGE META VERSE Online
08-2023
Executive Diploma - Human Resources Management
LA PLAGE META VERSE Online
08-2023
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care
London Professional Training Centre
Benin, Nigeria.02-2021
High School Diploma -
Emaudo Secondary School
Ekpoma, Nigeria06-1992
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Physical assessments
- Patient Care Coordination
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Nutrition planning
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Wound Care
- Care Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Quick problem solver
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Preparing meals
- Emotional and Social Support
- Excellent Communication
- Team building
Certification
Care Certificate (15 Standards of Care ) 2021
Certificate in Global Mental Health 2021
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation as a site coordinator/facilitator for the online course-Global Mental Health offered through the University of Washington Department of Global Health E-learning program January to April, 2021.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Health Care Assistant
Comprehensive health centre
02.2014 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Voltage Clinic
01.2007 - 02.2014
Health Care Aide
Divine Nursing Home
09.2000 - 01.2007
Support Worker
His Glory Medical Centre
10.1992 - 09.2000
Executive Diploma - Health care administration
LA PLAGE META VERSE Online
Executive Diploma - Human Resources Management
LA PLAGE META VERSE Online
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care
London Professional Training Centre
High School Diploma -
Emaudo Secondary School
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