Uche Franca Nchekwube
Assistant Caregiver
Lagos
Summary
I am a highly compassionate, empathic and professional Healthcare Assistant that accomplishes assigned responsibilities with little or no supervision. I am particularly skilled in taking care of vulnerable adults and the elderly with dementia, including those with different mental and physical disabilities. I have displayed great commitment towards helping and caring for others both on and off duty. Also, I have been a great team player all through my career, working harmoniously with other team members to achieve the set objectives of the organization. I am in good physical, emotional and mental state and can take adequate care of patients under my care. I have undertaken a range of healthcare assistant courses to enhance my professionalism.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Care Assistant
Elderly People's Home
02.2024 - Current
- Involves residents and their loved ones actively in decision making and care planning which guarantee meaningful care to them.
- Providing personal care that supports the self-respect of residents by applying the principles of dignity.
- Maintaining 100% confidentiality of the residents’ privacy rights.
- Manages residents' care plans and ensures they take any prescribed medication by organizing medication to ensure it is easy for them to take.
- Reporting all health and safety hazards that I encounter which reduced accident occurrence by 90%.
- Supporting residents with personal hygiene and dressing while respecting their rights of choice, privacy and dignity.
- Involved in the training of 22 new care assistants.
Care Assistant
Limed Hospital
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Fostered a culture of thorough, detailed, and organized documentation to improve efficiency by 8%.
- Maintained an empathetic approach to patient care, and answered patient questions around care.
- Consistently demonstrated obedience to established facility procedures, protocols, and standards.
- Supervised a team of junior Healthcare Assistants for 2 weeks in the absence of the nursing manager, with a 0-incident rating.
- Helped 30 patients to remain as active and independent as possible by working in a person-centred way.
- Supported patients with personal hygiene and dressing, while respecting their rights of choice, privacy and dignity.
- Communicate in an open and effective way to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the patients.
Volunteer Care Assistant
Old People's Home
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported residents with personal care and meal times.
- Worked as part of a team to identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalized care plans.
- Worked flexibly to help residents explore new interests, engage in physical activities, and make sure they enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment.
Education
Child Care and Nannying Diploma - undefined
Training Express
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care - undefined
Training Express Centre
Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disabilities - undefined
Training Express
Effective Supervision A Practical Guide For Adult Social Care Managers & Supervisors - undefined
Caredemy Online Skills For Care
CPR/AED/First Aid/Infant/Choking - AED/Injury & Universal Precautions
National CPR Foundation
Health Care Assistance - undefined
Reskill Life Resources
BA. Ed - English Education
Imo State University
Skills
Personal care
Housekeeping
Empathetic
Meal Preparation
Elderly care
Compassionate
Medication Administration
Basic life support
Team player
Safe patient handling and positioning
Observational skills
Good listener
Effective time management skills
Good communication skills
Timeline
Care Assistant
Elderly People's Home
02.2024 - Current
Care Assistant
Limed Hospital
04.2023 - 02.2024
Volunteer Care Assistant
Old People's Home
10.2022 - 03.2023
Child Care and Nannying Diploma - undefined
Training Express
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care - undefined
Training Express Centre
Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disabilities - undefined
Training Express
Effective Supervision A Practical Guide For Adult Social Care Managers & Supervisors - undefined
Caredemy Online Skills For Care
CPR/AED/First Aid/Infant/Choking - AED/Injury & Universal Precautions
National CPR Foundation
Health Care Assistance - undefined
Reskill Life Resources
BA. Ed - English Education
Imo State University