Personal Support Care Assistant

SARAH UKAUKWU

**, ********* ******* *********** ******, Lagos Nigeria

+234 803-***-**** ********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of experience in personal support work / caregiver.

- Personal Support Worker / caregiver with relevant credentials.

- Strong communication and active listening skills.

- Proficient in medication administration and light housekeeping.

- Experienced in assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.

- Excellent record-keeping and client care documentation.

- Empathetic, patient, and adaptable to clients' needs and personalities.

- Skilled in stress management, problem-solving, and time management.

- Experience working both independently and in team environments.

- Respect for diversity and ability to build rapport with individuals from various backgrounds.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Holy family home for the elderly, Regina Mundi, Mushin, Lagos state Nigeria.

Senior Care Assistant (March 2022 till date)

- Assisted bathing and feeding the residents

- Engaging the residents in vocational social games

- Assists clients with transfers, mobility and positioning

- Documentations of the Homes activities

- Engage in house cleaning to maintain proper hygiene Brafus specialist hospital. Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria. Health Care assistant nightshift (January 2024 - April 2024)

- Assisted in toileting, wound dressing and administering medication under guidance of healthcare professionals

Healing Spring Home, Lagos, Nigeria

Caregiver (Jan. 2018 – December 2023)

- Assisted clients with transfers, mobility, and positioning to prevent bed sores.

- Administered medication under the guidance of healthcare professionals.

- Supported clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining hygiene.

- Managed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning, and bed- making.

- Prepared light meals adhering to clients' dietary needs.

- Engaged clients in conversations and activities to combat loneliness.

- Maintained detailed records of client care and progress.

- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

- Identified and addressed potential safety hazards in clients' homes. Personal Support & Home Care

Family Members / Volunteer (2019 – 2023)

- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.

- Prepared nutritious meals, adhering to dietary restrictions.

- Administered medications and monitored health conditions.

- Managed household tasks and provided emotional support.

- Helped with mobility and transfers, ensuring safe body mechanics.

- Coordinated medical appointments and accompanied family members to healthcare visits.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care

• London professional training center (May 2024)

• West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) (September 1991) CERTIFICATIONS

• Practical Dementia Management Strategies and Support (Alison healthcare February 2025)

• ILETS British Council May 2024.

Listening – 5.5

Reading – 4.5

Writing – 6.0

Speaking – 6.0

Overall Band score – 5.5

• Standard First Aid with CPR & AED (London professional training center November 2023)

• Care Certificate: Care and Health (London professional training center. October 2023

• Certificate: Basic life support (London professional training center. November 2023)

• Clinical Skills certificate (London professional training center May 2024)

• Various Grief Support Training (Nigerian Virtual Hospice, Aug. 2024) REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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