UCHA OKWUDILI PRINCE
Healthcare Assistant
ONITSHA,ANAMBRA
Summary
A calm and patient-focused Healthcare Assistant with expertise delivering high quality care to clients in fast-paced hospitals, GP surgeries and nursing homes. A versatile professional with over 1+ year experience providing tailored patient care to meet all aspects of their nutritional, physical and emotional wellbeing. Adept at providing on-hand support for all nursing and doctoral staff. Fully trained on basic NHS health checks, including urine and blood testing, and any subsequent non-clinical analysis. Able to perform venepuncture and spirometry testing without supervision. Well-versed in basic wound care and dressing. Committed to complying with all first-aid, health and safety, and practice procedures and protocols.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
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2
Languages
Work History
Healthcare assistant
Edwin Omegoakor
ONITSHA, ANAMBRA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supporting with patient care, non - clinical support and infection control
- Managing suppliers for equipment, medical supplies and services, maintaining adequate stock levels
- Assisting patients with their enquiries and responding to all requests promptly and effectively Identifying concerns with patient health and escalating to the clinical team
- Carrying out basic NHS health checks including height, weight, pulse and providing associated lifestyle advice
- Conducting urine testing analysis, blood pressure monitoring, venepuncture and spirometry
- Providing basic wound care with support from the nursing team
- Assisting the nurse with general patient check-ups, immunisations, and vaccine and blood testing preparation
- Maintaining accurate patient records in line with practice guidelines
- Handling specimens and clinical waste correctly while following established decontamination policies.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
- Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Education
0.4 - Health And Social Care Science
Florence Academy, City of London
City Of London 08.2022 - 03.2023
Skills
Time ManagementLeadership SkillsAbility to MultitaskCommunicationLeadershipEffective Time ManagementFast LearnerComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceAdaptabilityAbility to Work Under PressureCommunication SkillsAbility to Work in a TeamBasic Life support at Florence Academy UKBasic first-aid Awareness at Florence
Observing responses
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Observing responses
Patient Management
Responding to emergencies
Inpatient care
Direct Patient Care
Medical Records Management
Supporting personal needs
Medical office administration
Measuring bodily fluids
Wound care specialist
Feeding assistance expert
Chronic disease management
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Transporting patients
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Patient-focused care
EMR / EHR
Patient Assessments
Recording vital signs
Conducting intakes
Outpatient care
Timeline
0.4 - Health And Social Care Science
Florence Academy, City of London
08.2022 - 03.2023
Healthcare assistant
Edwin Omegoakor
01.2022 - 01.2023