Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Home Of the Elderly owned by Salvation Ministries
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
01.2018 - 05.2021
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria
09.2008 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
International Secondary School Rivers State
Rivers State Nigeria
09.2001 - 07.2007
Skills
Community integration
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Software
MS Office
Google Drive
Presentation/Slide Show
Social Media
Interests
Volunteering
Dancing
Photography
Art
Volunteer Work
I volunteer twice a month to cook for an orphanage home.
Certification
Care Certificate
Timeline
Care Certificate
01-2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Home Of the Elderly owned by Salvation Ministries
01.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
University of Port Harcourt
09.2008 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
International Secondary School Rivers State
09.2001 - 07.2007
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