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Khadijat Olagunju

Khadijat Olagunju

Teaching and Caregiver
Ilorin,Kwara

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with long history of assisting and caring for elders from as far back as my childhood days when I used to assist with taking care of my aged grandparents. Adaptable to in-home or hospital setting. Demonstrates care, patience and compassion to enhance wellbeing of the elderly. I am a compassionate and reliable team member with impressive work ethic committed to improving health and wellbeing by facilitating exceptional levels of care. Proactive and friendly communicator with superb rapport-building skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching in primary school

KWARA STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION
Ilorin, NIGERIA
01.2013 - Current
  • Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
  • Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
  • Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
  • Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.

CAREGIVER (WEEKENDS ONLY)

ILERA LOOGUN OLD PEOPLES HOME
Ilorin, NIGERIA
01.2011 - Current
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, raising causes of concern to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed housekeeping from hoovering to changing bed linen.
  • Provided ongoing companionship and supportive listening to build positive rapport and help combat loneliness.
  • Administered medications and treatments in line with medical instructions and best clinical practice.
  • Improved quality of life for residents through tailored and top quality care.
  • Supported residents with dementia by assisting with dressing and meal preparation.
  • Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility-impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence.
  • Reminded clients with memory issues to complete forgotten personal care tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science ( Education) - accounting education

EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
NIGERIA
06.2011 - /2014

Skills

  • Special needs support
  • Behaviour management
  • Progress reporting
  • Literacy support
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Behaviour modelling
  • Cognitive training
  • Warm companionship
  • Supportive listening
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Transfer handling
  • Bath and shower assistance
  • Medication management
  • Progress documentation
  • First aid and safety
  • Administering medication

Languages

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Native

Work availability

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Timeline

Teaching in primary school

KWARA STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION
01.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science ( Education) - accounting education

EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2011 - /2014

CAREGIVER (WEEKENDS ONLY)

ILERA LOOGUN OLD PEOPLES HOME
01.2011 - Current
Khadijat OlagunjuTeaching and Caregiver