Amaechi, Chibuzor Thelma
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
**, ***** ******, *** **** Estate, Rumuewhara - 500007, Port Harcourt, Rivers State - Nigeria
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PERSONAL PROFILE
An empathetic, dedicated, caring and compassionate Caregiver/Nursing Assistant with over two years’ experience in providing high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities (ADLs), monitoring vital signs and supporting nursing staff in delivering exceptional medical services. Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, planning and organizing skills which enables me to interact effectively with patients, their families and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality while ensuring their comfort and well-being. Known for exceptional teamwork and a proactive approach to addressing patient needs. My ability to remain calm under pressure, coupled with keen attention to details enables me provide a high and safe standard of care in fast-paced and demanding environments. Now looking forward to bringing my skills and contributing to the exceptional healthcare services you provide. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Caregiver
Paradigm Geriatric Care Services (Internship), Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Nigeria (November, 2024 – Till Date) Key Responsibilities:
• Supervised a team of Carers in the facility
• Developed care plan with the assistance of healthcare team.
• Trained some Carers
• Checked of vital signs like blood pressure, heart beat rate and temperature
• Monitored and updated medication record to ensure residents remained in good health. Care Assistant
Paradigm Geriatric Care Services (Internship), Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Nigeria (October, 2024 – November, 2024) Key responsibilities:
• Created a supportive, caring and safe environment for client.
• Maintained good rapport with the family and relations of the client.
• Helped handle day-to-day self-care such as toileting and hygiene.
• Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals, and maintained medication closets and first aid.
• Aided patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility and feeding Auxiliary Nurse/ Caregiver
Romiroh Hospitals, Water Lines Junction, Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Nigeria (February, 2022 – September, 2024) Key responsibilities:
• Medication administration and supporting with personal care for average of 15 patients per shift with 100% accuracy.
• Assisting patients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisting the nurse with medical procedures and treatment, resulting in 20% reduction in time.
• Carrying out turning, repositioning and moving patients between seats and beds.
• Responding to patients’ call bell and requests for assistance. Auxiliary Nurse/ Caregiver
Romiroh Hospitals (Internship), Water Lines Junction, Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Nigeria (January, 2020 – February, 2022) Key responsibilities:
• Offered companionship and emotional support to patients receiving health care treatments.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, documented care provided and any changes.
• Maintains patient hygiene and change beddings.
• Serve meals and assist patients to eat their food.
• Checking of vital signs like blood pressure, sugar level and temperature
• Monitor medications to ensure patients remained in good health. EDUCATION
Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State – Nigeria Higher National Diploma (H. N. D.) – Business Administration and Management Graduated: October, 2018
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State – Nigeria National Diploma (N. D) – Co-operative Economics Management Graduated: November, 2013
High School – Unibright Model School, Idomi Road, Ugep, Cross River State - Nigeria West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSC) Graduated: June, 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
• Care Certificate Course (Standards 1 – 15) by Training Express – December, 2024
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care by Training Express – December, 2024
• Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma by Training Express – December, 2024
• Health and Safety in Care by Training Express – December, 2024
• Healthcare Assistant by Training Express – December, 2024
• Support Worker Diploma & Care Assistant Certificate by Training Express – December, 2024
• Award of Humanitarian Service by Paradigm Geriatric Care Services – November, 2024 SKILLS
• Empathy and compassionate
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Cooking and Domestic help
• Time management and reliability
• Proficient in Microsoft word and record keeping
• Knowledge of Healthcare and caregiving practices
• Licensed Driver
INTERESTS
• Community service: Volunteers in local charity
• Reading
• Mentoring young people
REFERENCES
• Available upon request