URSULA OGOIN SAM

NURSING ASSISTANT/PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Address: Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Phone: +234**********

E-mail: ad1pe5@r.postjobfree.com

A dedicated and compassionate personal care assistant that is experienced in providing quality and exceptional care to the elderly, disabled and dementia patients. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, providing excellent companionship, a comfortable and safe living environment. I have proven ability to manage household tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping, medication prompting, reminders and administration. Having obtained the required training as a nursing assistant, I am well skilled in the use of various medical equipments with excellent problem solving ability in handling and providing optimal care with empathy. Possessing observation, organization, courage, commitment, care and effective communication skills which have enabled me to build strong relationship with clients and families while ensuring the highest level of care, respect and dignity is maintained regardless of cultural and diverse social-economic backgrounds.

Work History

June 2023 - Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant

Till Date Paradigm Geriatric Services – Care Home

· Monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to the Nurse and Physician.

· Assisting patient with personal hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and; mobility while

observing and reporting specific changes.

· Developing a good rapport with the patient’s

family and those being cared for which helped in

building trust.

· Creating a supportive and caring environment for all both the family and those that have been cared for.

· Assisting residents to participate in decisions

concerning the planning of their care.

· Helping residents handle day-to-day self-care, such as toileting, personal hygiene and grooming.

· Organizing and maintain medication closets and

first aid supplies.

· Aiding patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.

Key Achievements

· Received Positive feedback from patients and their families for exceptional care provided.

· Achieved high standards of hygiene, health and

safety of clients that curbed cross infection to its bare rest minimum.

· Maintain optimal clients/patients respect, privacy, dignity and individuality.

Education

Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2018

· Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

– Public Administration

· University of Calabar

May 2017 – April 2019

· Landmark Institute of

Catering and Hotel

Management, Port Harcourt

Aug. 2017

· Bakery and Confectionery –

National Business and

Technical Examination

Board (NABTEB), Nigeria

Dec. 2017

· Food and Drink Service –

National Business and

Technical Examination

Board (NABTEB), Nigeria

Skills

· Good listener

· Interpersonal Skills

· Meal preparation

· Domestic help

· Time management

· Reliability

· Computer literacy

· Record keeping

/documentation

· Effective communication

and observation

· Stress management

· Conflict resolution

· Adaptability

· Critical and quick decision

making

· Built strong relationships that have made positive impact in the overall well-being of clients in addition to the introduction of new concept in companionship activities that has resulted in 30% increase in patient’s recovery.

Oct. 2020 – New Concept Care Services

June 2023 Personal Care Assistant (Home Care for Private Clients)

· I maintained client’s safety by assisting client during ambulation and transfer which in turn prevented

falls.

· I assisted clients with their activities of daily living such as personal hygiene and oral care, meal

preparation, toileting and groceries shopping

which I believe improved their general living

standard.

· I monitored my clients’ vital signs, accurately

reported changes in client’s conditions, and

responded appropriately to emergency situations.

· I provided emotional support to clients and

families, offering reassurance and encouragement

which improves client’s well being.

· I administered prescribed medications and

treatments in a timely and accurate manner which

aided in their recovery and maintaining their

health.

· Assisted clients with their exercises to improved muscular strength, balance and physical fitness.

· Introduced outstanding companionship that

prevented or reduced depression and improved

their mental well being.

Key Achievements

· Received several commendations from extended

family members for a job well done in the care

provided to their relation.

Certifications

Aug. 2023 Care Certificate (Standards 1 to 15) – Caredemy Aug. 2023 CPR AED and First Aid – Save a Life by NHCPS Aug. 2023 Nursing Assistant Diploma – Training Express Aug. 2023 First Aid – Basic Life Support (Resuscitation) – Caredemy Aug. 2023 End of Life Care – Florence Academy

Aug. 2023 Covid-19 Florence Academy

Aug. 2023 Moving and Handling Theory – Florence Academy Aug. 2023 Certificate of Internship – Paradigm Geriatric Care Services Aug. 2022 Diploma in Caregiving – Alison

Aug. 2020 Customer Service Skill – Alison

Aug. 2017 Bakery and Confectionery – NABTEB, Nigeria Dec. 2017 Food and Drink Service – NABTEB, Nigeria Area of Competence

· Decision-making ability

· Crisis and emergency

management

· Planning and organization

capacity

· Stress management

· Leadership

· Teamwork

· Personnel management

· Critical and/or analytical

thinking

· Orientation to families, users

and community

· Prudent

· Responsible

· Empathetic listening

Hobbies and Interest

· Reading, movies & a good

conversation

· Community service:

Volunteering in local charity,

teaching and mentoring

young people.

Language

English

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