Mental Health Personal Care

Esther Anaele

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Professional Summary

Friendly and passionate caregiver, dedicated to providing personalized care to clients recovering from illnesses, managing chronic conditions, or needing end-of-life care. Competent in managing medications and assisting with activities of daily living. Compassionate, caring, inquisitive, organized, and empathetic, with great interpersonal skills Skills/Competencies

• Active listening and critical thinking

• Multitasking and physical strength

• Verbal and written communication

• Problem solving

• Flexibility

Work Experience

Winners’ Chapel, Samaru

Volunteer Childcare Assistant

September 2024 – present

• Provide listening ears to the complaints of children or their families with an engaging demeanor and calmly resolve any issues relating to childcare.

• Assist children in toileting and diaper changes as needed and oversee children's activities such as meals and rest periods.

• Uphold all safety standards and report any case of accidents or sudden illness to the minister in charge.

• Treat children with care, compassion and patience with understanding of play levels for different capacities.

• Ensure that materials and play surfaces are clean, washed if necessary and returned to the appropriate storage spaces and disinfect per schedule.

• Cover extra shifts and maintain flexible schedule to achieve common goals. State Hospital, Ijebu Ode

Healthcare Assistant

August 2019 – August

2024

• Assisted nursing staff with ward preparation for admission, and ensured all areas are appropriately cleaned on clients’ discharge or transfer.

• Assisted with routine checks and medication administration as directed, and reported any concerns regarding patient’s well-being or safety to the nurse in charge.

• Assisted the nurses in keeping the medical records of patients safe and confidential.

• Administered bedside care including personal hygiene and eating, promoting comfort, dignity and respect.

• Provided emotional and physical support, boosting clients well-being by 65%

• Communicated with clients in a friendly, patient and kind manner. Mary’s Home, Kaduna

Personal Caregiver

December 2017 – July 2019

• Monitored patient's medication schedules, doctor's appointments and exercise routines.

• Provided basic patient care, such as changing bed linens, cleaning and sanitizing resident's rooms, and providing skin care.

• Provided companionship and practiced supportive listening which led to the enhancement of the mental health of the client by 58%

• Prepared healthy meals and offered clients assistance with feeding as necessary • performed light housekeeping duties and offered around-the-clock support. Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Geedystar College of Health Technology, Osun, Nigeria. September 2024

Professional Certifications

Care Certificate (15 care courses)

Caredemy, UK

October 2024

Food Hygiene

Moving and handling

Medication Administration

Florence Academy, UK

IELTS - B2 Proficiency level

Reference

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