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IKEM ONYEKA SANDRA

IKEM ONYEKA SANDRA

Calabar

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Good Samaritan Home Calabar, skilled in elderly care and emotional support. Recognized for enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and personalized assistance. Proven ability to manage daily living activities while fostering independence and dignity, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.

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.

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Vital signs and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Good Samaritan Home Calabar
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Administrative Officer

National Open University Calabar Study Centre.
11.2020 - 11.2024
  • Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks.
  • Managed sensitive data securely by establishing strict access controls and implementing proper storage protocols.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with external stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, partners, or regulatory bodies.
  • Boosted employee morale by addressing concerns promptly and fostering a positive work environment.

Administrative Assistant

Libertad Girl Foundation Calabar
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.

Classroom Teacher

Fruitful Vines International High School Calabar
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Education

Certificate in Caregiving/Healthcare Assistance -

Veritas University Abuja
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
02-2025

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Diplomacy

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
11-2015

West African Senior School Certificate -

Mary And Martha Juniorate Convent School Igbodo
Delta State Nigeria
06-2004

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Special needs care
  • Patient management
  • Physical therapy support
  • Social interaction
  • Stress management
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Empathetic listening
  • Patient mobility assistance

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Caregiver

Good Samaritan Home Calabar
12.2024 - Current

Administrative Officer

National Open University Calabar Study Centre.
11.2020 - 11.2024

Administrative Assistant

Libertad Girl Foundation Calabar
03.2019 - 10.2020

Classroom Teacher

Fruitful Vines International High School Calabar
02.2017 - 09.2019

Certificate in Caregiving/Healthcare Assistance -

Veritas University Abuja

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Diplomacy

University of Benin

West African Senior School Certificate -

Mary And Martha Juniorate Convent School Igbodo

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