Merit Onwurah
lagos,Select an option…
Summary
Courageous and compassionate caregiver with a very strong desire to help people. Well equipped with skills to safely assist elderly, convalescents or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. proficient in adhering to and implementing universal precautions ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for care receivers and colleagues alike. Experienced in effectively prioritizing tasks and managing competing demands to stay ahead of continuous patient workload. Worked as a care giver in Agundu Hospitals, fully trained in the 15 care certificate courses, have a Diploma in care giving, Volunteering at Adefemi Hospitals Lagos Nigeria, a volunteer and certified member of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRC) with basic life support skills (CPR,AED,BLEEDING) and a very strong background in humanitarian aid.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
VOLUNTEER CARE ASSISTANT
ADEFEMI HOSPITAL
LAGOS, NIGERIA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted over 30 inpatients with personal care.
- Take vital signs of both inpatients and outpatients and correctly charting them in their files.
- Effectively served bedpan to patients confined in bed after surgery while prioritizing risk-reduction, maintaining hygiene, and protecting patient's privacy and dignity.
- Assisted with drainage of urinary bag and meticulously documented the fluid output in the patient's chart.
- Assisted in making of occupied and unoccupied bed.
- Provided bed bath to patients following the caesarean procedure.
- Served meal and prescribed medication to patients and charted them in the patient's folder.
- Cleaned and disinfect patient area.
- Provided assistance to patients who required the use of a Nebulizer.
VOLUNTEER FIRST AIDER
NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
LAGOS, IKEJA OPEN DETACHMENT
01.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to a casualty who fainted by placing them in the recovery position.
- Gave immediate first aid treatment to a casualty who ingested corrosive poison and taking them to the hospital.
- Documented an incident by recording accurate and detailed information about the incident, the care provided and all observation made during the process.
- Delivered first aid and medical attention as required at large-scale events.
- Effectively assessed potential hazards and implemented appropriate safety measures during the transportation of injured individual to the hospital.
ENTREPRENEUR
YOGHURTIFY ENTREPRISE
Lagos, ogba
09.2021 - Current
- Determined business plan, mission statement and vision.
- Production of yoghurt using the right techniques, maintaining hygiene and following the right precautions to avoid food poisoning from bad bacteria.
- Washing and sanitizing of materials u for yoghurt production before and after use and maintaining safety measures.
- Created positive relationship between customers to enhance loyalty.
- Appropriate storage of food yoghurt to avoid food contamination.
TEACHER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL
MASVEL DIVINE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
Lagos, Abule egba
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Writing of lesson plans and following written plans to help teacher and pupil understand the goal of instructional module.
- Utilized visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Supported pupils during lunch time by aiding them with meal preparation and consumption.
- Contributed to team work by volunteering for extra shifts.
- Assisted pupils in participating and navigating outdoor educational experiences.
- Taught pupils with patience and empathy and in a person centred way.
CARE ASSISTANT
AGUNDU HOSPITALS
AWKA, UMUONAGA
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided care and support specific to each patient's needs, wishes and preferences.
- Assisted patients with Bathing and grooming.
- Provided assistant to patients by frequently changing their adult briefs to prevent skin infections and rashes,.
- Aided with transferring care receivers in and out of bed.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
Education
Diploma - Caregiving
ALLISON.COM
07.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science (ED) - Business Education/Accounting
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
Awka, Anambra 12.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
- Take vital signs of patients and chart them accurately
- Basic life support (CPR, AED, BLEEDING)
- Safely moving of patients from bed to wheel chair and from wheel chair back to bed
- Positioning of patients confined in bed to prevent bed sore
- Bed bathing of patients confined in bed due to surgery or injury
- Bed making of both occupied and unoccupied bed
- Sharps management and disposal of clinical waste
- Taking proper care of Elderly
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and respecting privacy rights
- Serving of food and prescribed medication
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Care Certificate - Standard 1-15
- Basic life Support( CPR, AED, BLEEDING) Nigerian Red Cross Society
RERENCES
Mrs.
Matron
Adefemi Hospitals
49, Seriki Aro Ave, ikeja 101233, ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.
+2347059145352
Mr. Kunle
Red Cross Instructor
Ikeja sports centre
+2347031926153
Timeline
Diploma - Caregiving
ALLISON.COM
07.2023 - 09.2023
VOLUNTEER CARE ASSISTANT
ADEFEMI HOSPITAL
06.2023 - Current
VOLUNTEER FIRST AIDER
NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
01.2022 - Current
ENTREPRENEUR
YOGHURTIFY ENTREPRISE
09.2021 - Current
TEACHER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL
MASVEL DIVINE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
01.2019 - 08.2021
CARE ASSISTANT
AGUNDU HOSPITALS
12.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science (ED) - Business Education/Accounting
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
12.2014 - 12.2018
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