CNA, Recent College Graduate With Minor In Social Work.

OLUWAYEMI “YEMI” IJAOBA Telephone: 773-***-****

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Calumet City, Illinois 60409 Email: ***********@*****.***

PROFILE

Highly attuned to the needs of others; strong listening and relationship-building skills.

Known as a dedicated and caring client advocate and creative problem-solver.

Exceptional multi-tasking, interpersonal, communication and reporting skills.

Bilingual – Fluent in English & Yoruba.

Accurate and thorough, highly versatile and very quick learner.

EDUCATION

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois

B.A. Board of Governors, 2008 – Double Minor in Social Work & Sociology

Curriculum Highlights:

* Crisis Intervention * Behavior Management & Modification

* Psychosocial Assessments * Advocacy & Resource Linkage

* Client Goal Planning * At-Risk Clients & Abuse Recognition

* Conflict Resolution * Casework & Case Management

* Social Welfare Policy I & II * Interprofessional Teamwork in Social Services

Earlier Education:

> Professional Nursing Studies – South Suburban College

> Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) – Career Academy

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR BRIDGE FAMILY COMPANIES, Chicago, Illinois 9/2003 to Present

Home Health Aide

Provide care and support for homebound patients: attending to care plan needs, providing support

to family members and updating patient charts. Coordinate total health care, emergency care and

treatment of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions.

• Implement short- and long-term patient nursing care plans, assess patient vital signs, monitor

patients’ emotional and physical conditions, and handle emergent/non-emergent situations.

• Handle wound care monitoring and management, change patient dressings, assess patients’

skin condition and treat bed sores.

• Perform physical assessments, record fluid intake and output, and update patient charts.

• Help patients in and out of bed, walk, eat, dress and bathe, and encourage patient self-care.

SAINT MARGARET HOME CARE, Hammond, Indiana 2/2000 to 8/2003

CNA

Provided assistance with daily living activities to a wide array of homebound clients, including

patients with physical rehabilitation and special needs. Responsible for following the nursing

care plan while keeping clients comfortable.

• Maintained communication and reported changes in clients’ condition to the charge nurse.

• Assisted clients with bed turns, feeding, hygiene and movement (walkers/wheelchairs).

• Recorded temperatures, blood pressures, pulse, et al; collected specimens for testing.

• Collaborated with nurses-in charge to determine/assess client needs.

WE CARE NURSING AGENCY, South Holland, Illinois 8/2000 to 1/2001

Home Health Aide

Served elderly and chronically ill clients in the home environment according to nursing care plans.

OLSTEN HEALTH SERVICES, Hickory Hills, Illinois 4/1994 to 1/2000

Home Health Aide

Responsibilities similar to positions described above. Built a reputation for compliance with care

plans, high levels of client service and strong emotional/moral support to clients and families.

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