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Personal Care Assistant

Location:
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Posted:
December 24, 2024

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Resume:

Geriatric Care Medication Administration

Personal Care Assistance Palliative Care

Basic Life Support (BLS) Emotional

Support and Counseling Mobility

Assistance and Patient Transfer Vital

Signs Monitoring Cultural Competence

Care for Individuals with Disabilities

Family and Caregiver Support

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

LinkedIn Address : Igere Endurance+234

814-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

Social Care Assistant

Trinity Hospital Delta State, Nigeria.

28th July 2021- Present

Assist clients in assessing social services, benefits, and commuinty resources.

Help with casework, including gathering information, maintaining client records, and following up on action plans.

Provide emotional support and counselling to clients, helping them cope with challenges and encouraging positive changes.

A compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing personalized care to elderly patients and individuals with disabilities. Specializing in geriatric care, palliative care, and social care interventions, I possess strong skills in medication administration, personal care services, and emotional support. I excel in patient mobility assistance, basic life support (BLS), and managing various stages of patient care, from admission to discharge. My experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining high standards of patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Proficient in cultural competence and empathetic care delivery.

Igere Ogheneochuko Endurance

Work Experience

Professional Skills

Professional Summary

Liaise with other professionals, such as healthacre providers, schools, and legal services, to coordinate support for clients. Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive appropriate services and support from various agencies.

Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse or harm

Geriatric Care Assistant ( Volunteer)

Ufor Hospital, Delta State, Nigeria.

6th April 2024 - Present

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitoring of vital signs

Bed bathing and oral hygiene.

Ensure timely and accurate Medication administration. Patient feeding and nutritional support.

Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Observe and report any changes in health or behaviour to healthcare professionals

Documenting and reporting of patient care.

Help with patients’ mobility and transferring from bed to wheelchair and vis versa.

Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing. Coordination of patient care with multidisciplinary team Emotional support and companionship to patient

Deliver comprehensive care for elderly patients, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

Health Care Assistant

ST Nicholas Hospital, Delta State, Nigeria.

April 2022 - April 2023

Assist with personal care tasks such as grooming, bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.

Take and record patients’ vital signs, and report any changes to nursing staff.

Assist patients’ with mobility, including moving them from beds to wheelchairs and helping them work.

Support patients with their nutritional needs, including feeding assistance. Help with basic medical procedures, wound care, and administering medications.

Maintain accurate patient records, including updating charts and recording care provided.

Liaise with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication.

Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and reassurance to their families.

Keep the patient environment clean and orderly by changing bed linens and cleaning equipment.

Introduction to Geriatric Care

Mobility and Personal Care

Chronic Disease Management

Medication Management

Nutrition and Meal Preparation

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

First Aid and CPR

Mental Health and Cognitive Disorders

Communication Skills in Elderly Care

Engage in ongoing training and development to stay current with knowledge and skills.

Diploma in Caregiving Global Institute of

workplace skills Training Nigeria.

Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance

September 2023- October

2024

Federal University Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Oct 2017- oct 2021 National Examination Council Certificate (Neco)

National Foundation Academy,September 2005 to September 2011 Ughelli Delta State, Nigeria.

Professional Certificates

Personal Support worker

Healthcare Assistant ( Volunteer )

Top Grace School

November 2023 - December

2024

Greet and register patients, ensuring they feel comfortable. Take patient histories, including medical and ocular history. Administer prescribed eye drops before or after examinations or procedures.

Offer assistance and support to patients with mobility issues or special needs.

Input patient data into electronic health record systems. Schedule follow-up appointments and manage patient flow. Distribute educational materials and promote eye health awareness in the community.

Assist in managing patient emergencies, providing first aid when necessary. Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including general practitioners and nurses, to provide holistic care. May 2024 - September 2024.

Global Institute of Workplace Skills Training Port Harcourt, Nigeria Education

Available on Request

Proficiency in English Language

Certification in Health and Social Care

global institute of workplace skills training

May 2024 – July 2024

Social Care Services

Global Institute of workplace skills Training Port Harcourt,Rivers, Nigeria.

May 2024- June 2024

Social Networking and Social Building

Care for Elderly Intervention

Care for Individuals with Disabilities

Care Givers roles and responsibilities

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use

Oncology and Palliative Care

Social Work Interventions and Instrumentation Therapy School of Social Development and Occupational Therapy May 2024- June 2024 University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers, Nigeria. The Law, Ethics and Social Work

Social Work Spirituality

Clinical Psycology, Addiction and Counselling

Corrections/Forensic Social Work

Advanced Social Work Practice

Social/Therapeutic Entrepreneurship Therapy

Emergency Response/Poat Conflict Peace Building

Essentials of palliative Care

Symptoms Management in Palliative Care

Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

Supporting Families and Caregivers.

Reference

Language Proficiency



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