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Personal Care Worker

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted:
September 27, 2023

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Nobore Ifeyinwa Rita

CARE WORKER

+*** 703-***-**** adzzlz@r.postjobfree.com

** ****** *** *****, ****** Phase 1 Ayobo Lagos

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A conscientious, compassionate and cheerful healthcare worker who courageously assist vulnerable client groups with activities of daily living including personal care/grooming, domestic duties, mobilization and emotional support. Enjoys establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationship via effective communication with individuals whilst promoting self-reliance, choice and dignity. Employs a flexible work approach as a great team player with strong work morals and a can-do attitude to achieve team goals. A dedicated individual ready to utilize years of acquired hands-on experience to provide unparalleled care to residents whilst attaining professional development. SKILLS/QUALITIES

• Team worker • Good listener • Strong IT skills • Kind and patient

•Elderly care • Effective communicator • Child/teen support

• Sensitive to others needs • Quality client monitoring • Highly compassionate • Efficiently handles difficult times • Meal preparation/housekeeping skills WORK EXPERIENCE

07/2021 - Present Care Worker Ikwerre Local Government Health Center Lagos State, Efficiently worked within specific teams in providing unequalled care to individuals living with health challenges in the community, providing safeguarding information against harm/abuse. Key Performances/Achievement

• Assist people living with autism and learning disabilities to comprehend changes occurring around them.

• Record and document individuals vital information ensuring all data are regularly updated.

• Develop and organize fun activities to keep vulnerable individuals active.

• Provide individuals with safeguarding information to protect them from abuse/harm.

• Support people living with varied physical disabilities to gain access to amenities at all times.

• Promote and encourage participation whilst serving as a companion.

• Organize community outreach programs and develop fundraising ideas to support vulnerable individuals.

• Manage a team of 4 care staff, ensuring all assigned duties are carried out timely. 04/2019 - 05/2021 Care Support Worker Aniocha South Primary Health Care Delta State, Provided quality care to teens and the elderly, working unsupervised to promote all-round development whilst assisting to relieve daily demands on family members. Key Performances/Achievement

• Assisted kids, teens and adult with personal care and hygiene duties in dressing and feeding.

• Ensured the emotional well-being and social development of individuals is maintained.

• Promoted comfort, dignity and respect for vulnerable client group by giving 100% focused attention. • Communicated effectively always listened attentively to any needs or complaints.

• Encouraged vulnerable client groups to always maintain personal hygiene by washing hands and face before/after meal.

• Coordinated study times and assisted with reading and writing.

• Supervised children during play times in order to prevent injuries, falls or accidents

• Employed a positive attitude and always maintained calmness during emergency situations. • Achieved outstanding levels of clean and infection free environment by performing housekeeping duties as dusting, cleaning, changing soiled cloths and waste disposal. 02/2015 - 03/2019 Care Assistant Alliance Healthway Clinic Rivers State, Facilitated a warm and conducive clinic environment for patients whilst supporting nurses in providing quality care services.

Key Performances/Achievement

• Provided emotional support to patients on their road to health recovery.

• Ensured patients dignity and privacy is protected and upheld at all times whilst providing nursing care such as bowel care, oral care, showering, dressing and feeding.

• Encouraged patient to be self reliant and active whilst supporting as a companion.

• Ensured confidentiality of patient data whilst carefully charting and documenting information.

• Provided close observation for patients within the inpatient unit, escalating any changes in health to the appropriately staff.

• Efficiently performed housekeeping tasks as mopping, cleaning, waste disposal, bed making as well ensured patient area, wards, waiting rooms and reception area are tidy and organised.

• Maximised comfort and promoted rest by regularly adjusting patients as instructed.

• Recognised for building and maintaining positive relation with patients, families and colleagues.

• Supported patients with mobility issues to move around from one place to the other with the aid of a wheelchair.

11/2012 - 03/2014 Home Carer (Informal) Sick Relative Port Harcourt City, Nigeria Efficiently rendered home care to an elderly relative assisting with activities of daily living including cooking, cleaning, feeding and shopping. Key Performances/Achievement

• Assisted relative with daily living activities such as eating, dressing and mobility around the home to remain comfortable and active.

• Accompanied relative to appointment visits as well as shopped for household items.

• Prepared healthy meals to boost appetite and improve health as directed by dietitian.

• Performed domestic chores as washing, cleaning rooms and surroundings for optimized health.

• Developed a regular activity schedule whilst serving as a companion. TRAINING COMPLETED 2023

Diploma in Caregiving, Alison- Empower 2023

Elderly Care and Care of the Disabled, Alison- Empower 2023 Care Certificates Course Training, Florence Academy (CPD Accredited) EDUCATION

05/2005 Bachelor of Art, Delta State University

07/2010 Masters in Art University of Nigeria Nsuuka 06/2005 NECO including Cs in Maths and English, Isiomezie Central Secondary Comercial School, Delta State, Nigeria



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