Personal Support Worker

IKEABA MAUREEN ASIKALARI

*************@*****.*** 234********** No. 7 Kennan Cresence Federal

Housing Estate Onitsha Anambra State Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced caregiver with a proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective support to clients. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and implementing personalized care plans. Skilled in fostering meaningful relationships and promoting independence while ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong communicator known for collaborating closely with healthcare teams to optimize care outcomes. Dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for those in need. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

All Hallows Hospital & Maternity, Onitsha Nigeria

Personal Caregiver

February 2022 to Present

• Assist clients with activities of daily living according to client’s Personal Support Schedule: Oral care, Foot care, Bowel and Bladder care, Bathing/showering, Personal hygiene, Dressing and undressing, Meal planning and preparation, Feeding, Prescribed therapies such as speech, physiotherapy, etc.

• Administering of medications

• Transferring, turning, repositioning

• Assist clients to access the community including trips for shopping, recreation and leisure activities, community appointments and vocational/educational or volunteer pursuits.

• Encourage participation of clients in group activities.

• Schedule client’s daily routines, appointments, and/or other activities. Balm in Gilead Hospital & Maternity, Onitsha Nigeria. Caregiver

November 2021 to January 2022.

• Assisted in the delivery and postpartum care of newborns and mothers.

• Supported breastfeeding mothers with positioning and latching techniques.

• Monitored and documented fetal heart rates during labor.

• Assisted in emergency situations, such as resuscitation efforts.

• Prepared rooms and equipment for labor and delivery procedures.

• Educated patients and families on postpartum care and newborn safety.

• Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure patient comfort and safety.

• Managed inventory and restocked supplies in maternity and neonatal units.

• Participated in patient discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.

• Contributed to maintaining a calm and supportive environment for patients and families. EDUCATION

• June, 2024 City Adult Learning Certificate of Completion: Personal Support Worker

• June, 2015 WASSCE Ado Girls Secondary School Onitsha Anambra State Nigeria SKILLS

• Patient care

• First aid and CPR

• Medication administration

• Meal preparation

• Empathy & Compassion

• Mobility assistance

• Health monitoring

• Basic medical procedures

• Personal hygiene assistance

• Crisis management

• Wound care

• Infection control

• Team Work

• Organization Skills

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Certified in Basic Life Support, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine – June, 2024

• Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine June, 2024

• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine – June, 2024

• CPR, AED & First Aid Certifications, NHCPS – June, 2024

• Safe check Advanced Food Safety Certification Program June, 2024

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention by CPCP June, 2024

• Standard First Aid & Health Saver Plus (C) June2024

• Basic Life Support - BLS National CPR Foundation June, 2024

• N95 Respirator Fit Test Certified by Synergy Gateway June, 2024

• Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care GPA e-learning June, 2024 REFERENCE

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