PETROLINA AKUNNIA EKE
Abuja
Summary
Dynamic caregiver and educator with a proven track record at Kuje Primary Health Center and extensive experience in elderly care, patient management, and educational development. Excelled in building strong relationships and enhancing quality of life through compassionate communication and effective time management. Skilled in vitals monitoring and behavioral management, demonstrating a 20% improvement in patient wellness and student engagement. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Kuje Primary Health Center,Kuje FCT Abuja
Abuja, FCT
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Elderly Caregiver
Theresa Care Home Abuja
Abuja, FCT
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Native English Teacher
Panda Kindergarten, Mavisehir Izmir Turkey
Turkey
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students'' connection to the subject matter.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Native English Teacher
American Culture Tira, Izmir Turkey
Turkey
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Speaking and conversation clubs
- One on one Coaching for professional Exams
Native English Teacher
Kids Academy Bornova, Izmir Turkey
Turkey
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Prepared PHE classes for both classroom and outdoor activities
Native English Teacher
British Culture Language School Alsancak,Izmir
Turkey
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Prepares students for Toefl and PTE International Exams
Native English Teacher
Tarcin Anaokulo Bornova Izmir Turkey
Turkey
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Coaching students in Gymnastic Exercises
- Creates curriculum for English classes and class room coaching
Native English Teacher
Cambridge Academy,Manisa Turkey
Turkey
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Speaking and conversation clubs
- Organizing indoor outdoor games and activities
Classroom Teacher
Brainfield Academy Port Harcourt Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Classroom Teacher
Prestige International Group Of Schools
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Carefully organizing lesson notes and deliver lessons
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
Caregiving And Healthcare Assistance - Caregiving
Veritas University Abuja
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria05.2024
Master of Science - Industrial Relations And Personnel Management
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria12.2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology - Sociology
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics And Health Education
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria01.2004
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate communication
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Management
- Fast Learner
- Critical Thinking
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Additional Information
Additional Qualifications
>International English Language Testing System(IELTS)June 2023
>Teacher's Registration Council of Nigeria 2023
>Certificate in English Language Teaching
TEFL/TESOL Teacher Training 2017
>Diploma in Caregiving 2022
Languages
Igbo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Caregiver
Kuje Primary Health Center,Kuje FCT Abuja
03.2022 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Theresa Care Home Abuja
02.2021 - 01.2022
Native English Teacher
Panda Kindergarten, Mavisehir Izmir Turkey
01.2020 - 09.2020
Native English Teacher
American Culture Tira, Izmir Turkey
12.2018 - 11.2019
Native English Teacher
Kids Academy Bornova, Izmir Turkey
09.2017 - 10.2018
Native English Teacher
British Culture Language School Alsancak,Izmir
10.2016 - 10.2017
Native English Teacher
Tarcin Anaokulo Bornova Izmir Turkey
11.2015 - 07.2016
Native English Teacher
Cambridge Academy,Manisa Turkey
03.2015 - 09.2015
Classroom Teacher
Brainfield Academy Port Harcourt Nigeria
02.2012 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher
Prestige International Group Of Schools
10.2009 - 07.2011
Caregiving And Healthcare Assistance - Caregiving
Veritas University Abuja
Master of Science - Industrial Relations And Personnel Management
University of Port Harcourt
Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology - Sociology
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics And Health Education
University of Port Harcourt