VICTORIA EDET EKPENYONG
Portharcourt
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic care assistant with over four years relevant experience, skills and training. Offers enhanced and committed care support with flexible approach for users. Experienced in delivering personal care which includes oral care and washing, toileting and bathing, meal preparation and feeding, shopping visits and vital signs observation. Proficient in medication assistance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer
TOTAL ENERGIES, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
Portharcourt
2021.09 - Current
- Wipe down windows and mirrors with glass cleaner
- Wash and disinfect shower basins, bathtubs, and shower curtains
- Check room appliances for proper functioning and report faults
- Prioritize work tasks and remain flexible to workload changes
- Prepare & serve meals, clearing dishes and cleaning up afterwards
- Run errands for patient, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Shop for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Clean house, ran errands, managed laundry
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Healthcare Assistant
DENOVO HOSPITALS, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
Portharcourt
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming
- Took temperature, blood pressure,pulse and weight to prepare patients for examination
- Prepared charts and pre-admission consent forms
- Communicated effectively with patients to identify and attend to needs
- Prepared patients’ meals, refreshments, and food trays
- Anticipated patients' anxieties and answered relevant questions to provide comfort
- Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to assist otheroveroverover team members
- Changed and prepared bed for patients
- Assisted with urine removal from catheter
- Promote mental health and well-being of patient
- Helped dispense drugs to ward patients and out patients
- Assisted in removal of cannula
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
CAREGIVER
PRIVATE PERSON, PORTHARCOURT RIVERS STATE
2020.07 - 2020.12
- Delivered assistance to a 65-year-old elderly woman in daily activities including bathing, dressing and mobility
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules for administration to help client address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Live-In Caregiver
Private Employer
2015.09 - 2019.05
- Delivered assistance to 70-year-old elderly(dementia) man in grooming and mobility
- Assisted in shopping
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding
- Reminded and accompanied patient for regular check-up
- Assisted in light house chores such as cleaning, laundry
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to keep healthcare supervisor well informed
Education
WAEC) Certificate -
Emilis Commercial Secondary Schools
Cross Rivers05.2015
Skills
- Caring and sensitive
- Patient and adaptable
- Communicative and flexible
- Confident and committed
- Dedicated and reliable
- Great team player
- Medication assistance
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
DENOVO HOSPITALS, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
2022.03 - 2022.08
Carer
TOTAL ENERGIES, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
2021.09 - Current
CAREGIVER
PRIVATE PERSON, PORTHARCOURT RIVERS STATE
2020.07 - 2020.12
Live-In Caregiver
Private Employer
2015.09 - 2019.05
WAEC) Certificate -
Emilis Commercial Secondary Schools
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