Joshua John
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Elderly Home care
Asaba
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Care Assistant
Elderly Homecare
Benin City
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Kept detailed records of patients' medical histories and care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Caregiver
Home Care
Delta State
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Communicated effectively with family members and healthcare providers regarding the client's condition.
- Provided compassionate care to [elderly individuals/children/disabled persons], ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Monitored and administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Delta State University
Delta State 10-2023
Skills
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Social interaction
- Autism support
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate care
- Respectful and compassionate
- Empathetic listening
- Patient care and companionship
- Supportive companionship
- At-home care instruction
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Meal preparation
- Conflict resolution
- Physical therapy support
- Emotional support
- Safety awareness
- Dining room support
- Disability support
- Housekeeping tasks
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Elderly Home care
11.2023 - 02.2025
Care Assistant
Elderly Homecare
07.2015 - 11.2019
Caregiver
Home Care
05.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Delta State University