Oluwabunmi Aluko
Healthcare Assistant
Lagos
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe all times. Possess Certification in First Aid Techniques. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Alpha Care Home
Lagos
01.2019 - Current
- Assisting with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisting patients with self-administered medications.
- Supporting clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Providing safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitoring client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognizing and reporting abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Documenting residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Maintaining clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisting with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifting patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observing patient skin conditions and reporting findings to registered nurse.
- Aiding patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Giving End of Life Care
- · Assisting nursing staff ensure quality of health processes
Apprentice Healthcare Assistant
The Vine Home
Lagos
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
B.Ed - English/Teacher Education
University of Ibadan
Ilesa, Osun State.08.2016
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Computer Literate
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Professionalism
- Physical Strength
- Patience
- Emotional Strength
- Good Work Ethic
- Household Cleaning
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Supportive Personality
- Caring Companionship
- Bedside Care
- Care Planning
- Attentive to People
- Client Records Management
- Relationship Building
- Personal Service
- Grocery Shopping
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Team Collaboration
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Mobility Assistance
- Meal Planning
- Condition Monitoring
- Communication Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Emotional and Social Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Quality
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
- Injury Prevention
- Willingness to Learn
- Calm Under Stress
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Supportive Personal Care
- Resident Support
- Basic Life Support
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Accomplishments
• Offered exceptional care to elderly and disabled patients to provide them with a happy and comfortable life.
Certification
FLORENCE ACADEMY (e-Learning)
Safeguarding Adults Level 1&2
Manual Handling
Medication Administration
Infection, Prevention & Control (Level 2)
First Aid
Life Support
Dementia Level 1
Food Hygiene
Fire Safety
End of Life Care
Strengths
- A caring and responsible attitude.
- Sensitivity and sympathy, with the ability to respect each client's dignity and sense of independence.
- Patience and Tact.
- Communication skills to support the patient and give reassurance.
- Practical skills and a willingness to do messy tasks.
References
Available on request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Everything in life is just for a while.
Philip K. Dick
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Alpha Care Home
01.2019 - Current
Apprentice Healthcare Assistant
The Vine Home
01.2018 - 12.2018
B.Ed - English/Teacher Education
University of Ibadan
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