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Uche Franca  Nchekwube

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

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
Uche Franca Nchekwube Assistant Caregiver