Support Worker Personal Care

IJEOMA AUGUSTINA EZEALIGO

**** ****** ***** 548-***-****

London, Ontario, N6G 3X7 *******@*****.***

Profile

Enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Support Worker who is very organized and skilled at prioritizing and balancing the needs of clients in both medical and personal capacities. Exudes energy, honesty, integrity as an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Core Skills/Competencies

Demonstrated empathy, concern and interest in quality care

Sympathetic approach in showing care to clients with Diabetes, Autism and physically challenged individuals with disability.

Reliable on shifts and willing to be trained in new skills and accept more responsibility.

Confidentiality and professionalism

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Team player and multitasking abilities

Work Experience

Informal Caregiving Experience & Duties January 2017 – Aug 2019

Care provided for my ailing mother who is now deceased, Lagos, Nigeria

Direct Support Worker NNRH

Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. March 2019 – October, 2024

Provided patients with assistance with personal care, activities of daily living.

Administered personal care to clients including assisting with personal hygiene, bathing and grooming to foster good hygiene practices ensuring client’s comfort.

Monitored clients’ daily activities, progress, and biological functions, reported concerns to the charge nurse, health-care team, or supervisors.

Used mechanical lift to safely transfer clients from bed to wheelchair, assisted clients in using wheelchair and walkers which reduced time and ensures consistence.

Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation according to the client’s care plan.

Reported findings/changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Improved patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with the healthcare team.

Organized effective medication plans to keep clients current with prescriptions.

IJEOMA AUGUSTINA EZEALIGO

2109 Tokala Trail 548-***-****

London, Ontario, N6G 3X7 *******@*****.***

Education

Post Graduate Diploma – Education 2011

National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Bachelor - Mathematics 2009

Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Diploma in caregiving – Alison

CPR Level C / First AID

Volunteer

London Food Bank

926 Leathorne, London, Ontario

Assist in sorting, packing, and distributing food to individuals and families in need.

Provide support in organizing donation drives and community outreach programs.

References Available Upon Request.

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