GOODNEWS ONOVAS EDEM
Health Care Assistant
NB
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Makwalla Health Care Services
3 2019 - Current
- Accompany clients to medical and dental appointments, grocery stores, and errands, ensuring timely and efficient completion of these tasks
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER(Internship)
Owner Occupier Primary Health Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Support Worker
Grow Home Care Centre
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Monitored and documented physical and emotional well-being of 25+ clients, reported changes and concerns promptly to care managers, and safely repositioned clients using hoists and wheelchairs, enhancing care plan effectiveness
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices for long-term wellness
- Administered wound care and medication to 30+ clients weekly, updated first aid training bi-annually, and assisted in personal hygiene, prioritizing dignity, privacy, and independence.
Caregiver
Green Bay Care Home
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Providing personal care for each resident following the provided instructions
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Assisted 25+ clients with dementia in dressing and meal preparation, completed household tasks such as hoovering and changing bed linen, and supported personal care routines, boosting overall wellbeing
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Study Program, Certificate of Higher Education Caregiving and Healthcare Assistance 900 hours -
HkVeritas University
Abuja, FCT 09.2023 - 05.2024
Skills
Effective Communication and Rapport Building
Hoist and Wheelchair Operation
Health assessment
Medication Administration
Privacy and confidentiality
Mobility Assistance
Emotional Support
Patient Care
Hard Skills
BSL
-CPR
-Hoist and Wheelchair Operation
-Health assessment
-Pain management
-Medication Administration
Certification
Health Care Services – Abuja, Nigeria Nigerian Red Cross Society: CPR AED & BLEEDING- 20th June 2024, 06/2024, 06/2023
Hobbies
- Knitting and crocheting'
- Baking
- Yoga
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Reading
- Writing
- Singing, dancing and making music
Timeline
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER(Internship)
Owner Occupier Primary Health Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
Study Program, Certificate of Higher Education Caregiving and Healthcare Assistance 900 hours -
HkVeritas University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Support Worker
Grow Home Care Centre
08.2015 - 12.2018
Caregiver
Green Bay Care Home
02.2011 - 05.2015
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Makwalla Health Care Services
3 2019 - Current
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