Care Assistant Older People

Chiamaka Vivian Ohaegbu (B.A)

Certified Health Care Assistant

Roseau, Saint Gorge Parish. Commonwealth of Dominica. West indies. Phone: +1-767-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and patient-focused Healthcare Assistant with expertise in delivering high quality care to clients in fast-paced nursing homes. A versatile professional with over 2 years' experience providing tailored patient care to meet all aspects of their nutritional, physical and emotional wellbeing. Adept at providing on-hand support for all nursing and doctoral staff. Fully trained on basic health checks, including urine and blood testing, and any subsequent non-clinical analysis. Committed to making patients more secured and comfortable during their care with the ability to monitor and record vital signs and observations in line with professional guidelines. Well-versed in basic wound care and dressing. Complying with all first-aid, health and safety, and practice procedures and protocols. Currently practicing with an Elderly Care Home in the Caribbean where my expertise has exposed me to various notable Geriatric and special needs care.

SKILLS

Excellent Health career knowledge and experience, Accurate documentation, Profound in monitoring vital signs and behaviors, Task prioritization, Sensitivity and Sympathy, Good Team player, Leadership skills, Effective interpersonal and good communication skills, First Aid, Basic Geriatrics, Companionship and emotional support

EXPERIENCE

Health Care Assistant July, 2022 - Present

Divine Victory Elderly Care, Home Agency & Daycare INC. Commonwealth Of Dominica, West indies

Outline

Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight. communication with patients, relatives and carers. assisting with clinical duties. personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

Key Responsibility

Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight

Communication with patients, relatives and carers

Assisting with clinical duties

Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety

Promoting positive mental/physical/nutritional health with patients Checking and ordering supplies

Health Care Assistant November 2020 – May 2022

Community Hostel INC / Bellevue Rawle, 11767 Roseau. Commonwealth Of Dominica, West indies

Outline

Supporting Nurses and Doctors to deliver outstanding care to over 50 residents living at the residential Nursing Home. Ensuring their physical, emotional and nutritional needs. Acting as the key communication points between residents, relatives, other carers and internal GP staff. Key Responsibility

Assisting residents with getting in and out of bed, dressing, personal care, and toileting. Monitoring resident’s vital signs and behavior under the instruction of the Nursing team. Helping to manage residents’ physical disabilities including mobility and incontinence. Assisting with basic wound dressing and catheter care under the instruction of the nursing team. Supporting residents to use aids and equipment, following health and safety procedures at all. times. Assisting with the palliative end of life care for residents. ensuring dignity was maintained. Reassured residents, carers and relatives during periods of stress and uncertainty. EDUCATION:

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills Alison Online learning May, 2022 to Nov, 2022

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care Alison Online learning June, 2022 to Nov, 2022

Diploma in Introduction to Caregiving Alison Online learning July, 2022 to Nov, 2022

Diploma in Caregiving Alison Online learning Aug, 2022 to Nov, 2022

Certification in Elderly Care and caring for the Disabled Alison Online learning Sept, 2022 to Nov, 2022

Bachelor of Art in History and Diplomatic Studies Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria May, 2013 to Sept 2019

REFERENCES: Available on request.

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