MERCY UMA EZERA
Aba, Abia State
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with Flourish Plus Health Services Limited, skilled in elderly care and relationship building. Enhanced patient comfort through compassionate support and effective communication, ensuring dignity and autonomy. Successfully monitored vital signs and administered medications, contributing to improved health outcomes and quality of life 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.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Flourish Plus Health Services Limited Ohafia
12.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- 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.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Classroom Teacher
Halle Magnet Academy
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Assistant Class Teacher
Living World Academy
08.2015 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- 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.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Certificate in Caregiving And Healthcare Assistant -
Veritas University Abuja
Bwari, FCT, Nigeria02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Abuja
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria07-2001
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Government Secondary School Bwari
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria06-1993
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Special needs care
- Medical records management
- Physical therapy support
- Social interaction
- Stress management
Additional Information
First Aid,CPR,BLS,ALS
Veritas University Abuja(2025)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Flourish Plus Health Services Limited Ohafia
12.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Halle Magnet Academy
09.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Class Teacher
Living World Academy
08.2015 - 12.2018
Certificate in Caregiving And Healthcare Assistant -
Veritas University Abuja
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Abuja
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Government Secondary School Bwari
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