Nkechi Gift Juwe
Health Care Assistant
Port Harcourt,Rivers
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 3+ years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Regina Gilead's Foundation For The Elderly
Port Harcourt, Rivers
05.2019 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Personal Assistant
Love To The World Initiative
Abuja, FCT
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Utilized personal and professional networks to identify, acquire and manage new clients.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Experienced with productivity tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Docs and Sheets, ClickUp and Asana.
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows.
- Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Provided multifaceted services to professionals by managing mail, scheduling appointments and other administrative tasks.
Administrative Manager
Hope For All Foundation
Abuja , FCT
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Education
Master Of Public Health - Public Health
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State Nigeria 10.2021 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State Nigeria 12.2010 - 03.2015
Skills
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Care Certificate 15 Standard, CPD Online College
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
- Care Certificate 15 Standard, CPD Online College
05-2022
- Diploma in Health and Social care, Reed
05-2022
- Diploma in Caregiving, Alison
03-2022
Master Of Public Health - Public Health
University of Port Harcourt
10.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Regina Gilead's Foundation For The Elderly
05.2019 - Current
Personal Assistant
Love To The World Initiative
03.2017 - 10.2018
Administrative Manager
Hope For All Foundation
01.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Port Harcourt
12.2010 - 03.2015
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