Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic well-being. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes. Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices. Compassionate healthcare professional with experience providing quality patient support. First Aid and CPR trained.
Hi, I’m
ONYINYECHI NWAOGU
HEALTHCARE-CAREGIVER
Ejigbo/Isolo,Lagos
Summary
Overview
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chep Geriatric Human Resource DevelopmentLagos, Nigeria
Health care assistant
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Helped design and update treatment plans based on progress and health developments.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Observed patient condition and behavior closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
Education
Abia State University, Uturu/ Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts from Education English
02.2005 - 09.2009
University overview
Clarion College of Business and TechnologyIkeja, Lagos
Award Certificate of Training from Health Care Assistant-Caregiver
10.2022 - 01.2023
University overview
Skills
- Communication skills
- Nursing care
- Elderly care
- Social care
- Home care
- Housekeeping
- Disability care
- Clinical waste disposal
- Medication administration
- Exceptional communicator
- Pressure area care
- Patient observations
- Care management
- Meal preparation
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Patient handling and positioning
- Public relations
- Patient risk assessment
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Health care assistant
Chep Geriatric Human Resource Development
10.2023 - Current
Clarion College of Business and Technology
Award Certificate of Training from Health Care Assistant-Caregiver
10.2022 - 01.2023
Abia State University,
Bachelor of Arts from Education English
02.2005 - 09.2009