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Healthcare Assistant
Kubwa,FCT
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with 10 years of experience. Supports health outcomes with tailored treatment and care planning. Applies person-centred care approach to promote dignity and independence.
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care) with comprehensive experience in care home environments. Builds rapport with empathy and compassion. Strong medication administration and clinical observation skills.
Compassionate Support Worker skilled in monitoring and addressing needs for geriatric populations. Evaluates wellness and provides care and companionship. Promotes dignity, respect and independence with caring ADL management.
Empathetic Adult support worker equipped to offer accessible and compassionate support. Handles medication reminders and household tasks to relieve stress. Exceptional history of clinical observation and record-keeping.
Talented personal support worker with experience managing large client caseloads covering varied social issues. Focused and compassionate to deliver considered, strategic care and support. Specialist in community rehabilitation programmes focused on reducing needs for ongoing care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Great Impact Care Home
FCT Abuja, Bwari
01.2019 - Current
- Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding client condition updates.
- Completed laundry, ironing and dry cleaning.
- Helped patients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Maintained wheelchairs, walking frames, and hearing aids.
- Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
- Promoted healthier living choices to improve wellbeing of clinically obese patients.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Coordinated movement routines for patients according to individual physical requirements.
- Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Administered oral and topical medication following instructions from medical personnel.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
Care and support worker
Grow Home Care Centre
Ushafa, FCT, Abuja
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Offered clinical support from wound care to medication administration.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
Childcare provider
K.K International School
Kubwa, FCT, Abuja
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 4 to 5 years.
- Documented learning and development milestones of children to determine progress and growth.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Participated in staff meetings to gather more information and updates.
- Reported to manager regarding issues and concerns of parents and children respecting confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Adhered to policies and procedures and legislative requirements relating to child care.
- Practised safety and hygiene protocols by maintaining clean work environment.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Demonstrated professionalism and compassion to support best practices and quality standards.
- Observed and supervised children's play activities with stringent care, eliminating accidents and risk.
- Employed a friendly approach to enhance communication and build rapport with children with various difficulties.
- Managed behavioural issues through effective conflict management.
- Maintained organised and clean classroom and work areas.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
Caregiver
Green Bay Care Home
Barnawa, Kaduna State
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Completed housekeeping from hoovering to changing bed linen.
- Minimised hospital admissions by observing resident reactions to medication and treatments, promptly reporting abnormalities to healthcare team.
- Supported residents with dementia by assisting with dressing and meal preparation.
- Administered medications and treatments in line with medical instructions and best clinical practice.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, raising causes of concern to appropriate personnel.
- Delivered personal care and grooming routines to boost wellbeing.
- Provided ongoing companionship and supportive listening to build positive rapport and help combat loneliness.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Produced weekly patient progress reports, enabling appropriate reviews and amendments to care plans.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Monitored clients' physical and mental health, reporting concerns to management for swift action.
- Established and maintained positive exercise and social routines based on service user needs.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Collaborated with external support providers, aiding continuity between caregivers.
- Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Caregiving and Healthcare Assistance
Veritas University, Abuja
FCT, Abuja 09.2023 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Delta State University, Abraka.
Delta State, Nigeria 01.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
- Personal care support
- First aid expertise
- Medication assistance
- Child welfare checks
- Meals assistance
- Disability assistance
- Record management
- Activity planning and management
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation assessments
- Care planning
- Staff training
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Caregiving and Healthcare Assistance
Veritas University, Abuja
09.2023 -
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Great Impact Care Home
01.2019 - Current
Care and support worker
Grow Home Care Centre
08.2015 - 12.2018
Childcare provider
K.K International School
05.2011 - 03.2015
Caregiver
Green Bay Care Home
06.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Delta State University, Abraka.
01.2003 - 12.2006
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