Oluwasegun Onanuga
Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
Summary
Adept Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and time management, honed at UPSILLION CARE HOSPITAL. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and vital sign monitoring, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Certified in skills for Health and Care, my dedication to health education and empathetic patient care stands out, making a tangible difference in healthcare delivery.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
UPSILLION CARE HOSPITAL
LAGOS, NIGERIA
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
Education
High School Certificate (WASSCE)
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Attention to Detail
- Feeding Assistance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Observing responses
- Calm Under Stress
- Bedsore Prevention
- Care Monitoring
- Support Services
- Transporting patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Family Communication
- Caregiver Relations
- Basic Life Support
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- First Aid Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs
- Health Education
Certification
Driver’s License
First aid Certificate
ACLS Certification
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
UPSILLION CARE HOSPITAL
12.2023 - Current
High School Certificate (WASSCE)