Nancy Obaze
12 Okojie Close, Off Country Home Road
Summary
Driven Senior Caregiver and Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in compassionate care and medication administration, honed at Irowa Medical Centre and Doctors Clinic And Maternity. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through dedicated emotional support and vigilant care. Continuously pursued professional development to stay abreast of industry trends, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in senior care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Irowa Medical Centre
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Ensured timely reporting of changes in patient condition to supervising nurses or physicians for immediate intervention.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices and industry trends in senior care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Nursing Assistant
Doctors Clinic And Maternity
12.2014 - 12.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Junior Nursing Assistant
Doctors Clinic And Maternity
11.1999 - 12.2011
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Education
NECO -
Oghede Secondary School
Benin City 07.2012
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- End of life care
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Irowa Medical Centre
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Doctors Clinic And Maternity
12.2014 - 12.2022
Junior Nursing Assistant
Doctors Clinic And Maternity
11.1999 - 12.2011
NECO -
Oghede Secondary School