Vitalis Anopue
Umuahia
Summary
Efficient and reliable Healthcare Assistant/Caregiver with over 12 years’ experience in direct patient care. Extensive experience in providing personal care to old people, adults, adolescents and children. Vast knowledge in monitoring and recording vital signs, administering medications, meal preparation, housekeeping, personal grooming and safe mobility. Experienced in hospital, community and in-home care settings. Always ready and eager to make a big positive impact in the lives of service users. Takes pride in maintaining patients’ confidentiality and treating every individual with dignity, offering emotional support and empathy in addition to medical advice and practical care. Ability to work under some stressful conditions and unpleasant weather to meet deadlines, identify patient needs, make quick decisions and meet patient/family psycho social needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER
PINK ROSE HOSPITALS AND CARE HOMES LTD
Umuahia
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Followed and implemented aide plan of care under direction of registered nurse.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reported changes and documented pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care
- Monitored patients’ activities, administered medication and tracked behaviors, to keep nurse in charge well-informed
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Provided a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients
- Supported daily hygiene needs of service users by assisting with bathing, toileting, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Provided an environment that promoted respect for patient’s privacy and property
- Assisted the patient with proper nutrition, meal preparation, adequate fluid intake and shopping
CARE SUPPORT WORKER
TENDER LOVING CARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES LTD ABIA
Umuahia
02.2014 - 07.2019
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Served meals to patients and clean up afterwards
- Recorded and safely preserved patients’ properties and valuables
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with occupational, physiotherapy and recreational activities
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted in the implementation of treatment and tailored care plans
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
SUPPORT CARE ASSISTANT
SIVON MEDICAL LABORATORY AND CARE HOMES ABIA STATE
Aba
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Delivered services to patients' locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Maintained accurate records for clients and handled related paper work
VOLUNTEER
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER EFFORT
Umuahia
05.2007 - 03.2010
- Volunteered with partner groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new services.
- Helped program leaders with administrative support duties.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Supported engaging and fun events by helping with organization and planning.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Helped organize and manage events and projects.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State, NigeriaSenior Secondary Certificate -
National High School
Aba, Aia State, NigeriaSchool Leaving Certificate -
Ohabiam Primary School
Aba, Abia State, NigeriaSkills
- Excellent Communication
- Clean Driving Skills
- Good Time Management
- Supportive Personal care
- Mobility Devices
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Patient Care
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Physical strength and stamina
- Hygiene
- Patient Safety Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Accomplishments
- Achieved high standard of hygiene, health and safety with zero incidents
- Received several commendations for my efficiency, compassion and time management by service users and their relatives
- Been personally commended by the Nurse in charge on the care shown to patients
- Maintained a perfect attendance record, with no absences in 5 years
Additional Information
Trainings obtained:
- Health and Social Care
- Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
- Mental Health Awareness 2/3
- Moving and Handling
- Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
- Infection Control
- Care Planning
- Dementia Care
- Autism Awareness
- Covid-19/HIV AIDS Awareness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER
PINK ROSE HOSPITALS AND CARE HOMES LTD
09.2019 - Current
CARE SUPPORT WORKER
TENDER LOVING CARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES LTD ABIA
02.2014 - 07.2019
SUPPORT CARE ASSISTANT
SIVON MEDICAL LABORATORY AND CARE HOMES ABIA STATE
06.2010 - 12.2014
VOLUNTEER
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER EFFORT
05.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Abia State University
Senior Secondary Certificate -
National High School
School Leaving Certificate -
Ohabiam Primary School
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