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Adejoke Ajala

Keizer,OR

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant and Caregiver with 10yrs plus of experience providing high- quality patient care in Acute and long - term care Retirement, Rehabilitation, Hospital, and home care settings. Skilled in assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, maintaining patient safety, and supporting interdisciplinary teams. Known for reliability, strong communication and a patient - centered approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Oregon State Hospital (Contract)
05.2025 - Current

Monitor patients' behavior, mood, and safety, and document observations in the EHR according to clinical protocols.


Assist the nursing and clinical staff in implementing treatment and behavior modification plans.


De-escalate crises using nonviolent intervention techniques.


Support daily living activities such as hygiene, meal serving, and group participation.


Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.


Conduct room checks and maintain the safety and cleanliness of the unit.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Healthcare/ Nursa Agency
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing and grooming, ensuring comfort and dignity
  • Supported patients with toileting, dressing, and other daily living activities to promote independence
  • Repositioned, turned, and safely transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
  • Observed and documented patients’ health concerns, promptly reporting relevant information to nursing staff.
  • Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Supported patient mobility through safe transfers, ambulation assistance, and proper positioning techniques.
  • Monitored and documented vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and safe environment to promote patient health and comfort
  • Offered compassionate emotional support to patients and their families, fostering a reassuring care experience

Certified Nursing Assistant

Concierge Rehabilitation and Health Services
02.2022 - 04.2025
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Bathing, grooming,toileting, and feeding
  • Vital signs and patient monitoring
  • Mobility and transfer assistance
  • Infection control and safety procedures
  • Participates in unit staff meetings, hospital committees, program development, and innovations that will enhance the quality of services provided to patients.
  • Charting and documentation (EMR/EHR)
  • Track any behavioral changes in patients that may be of use to healthcare providers.
  • Demential and behavioral support
  • Patient advocacy and communication
  • Team collaboration and HIPAA compliance

Direct Support Professional

Integrity Living Project INC.
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Prepare the client's room before arrival.
  • Provide clear and correct information to callers, visitors, and coworkers.
  • Teaches and assists patients in implementing behavioral modification plans, as outlined in the master treatment plan.
  • Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) as assigned.
  • Documents significant developments and/or changes in a patient's behavior or condition promptly to the nurse and other team members, as necessary.
  • Actively participates in quality management activities by timely reporting staff, family, visitors, or quality concerns.


  • Participates in unit staff meetings, hospital committees, program development, and innovations that will enhance the quality of services provided to patients.
  • Organizes work time to respond to established priorities. Uses time effectively and productively during periods of low department activity.
  • Measure vital signs, and take samples of urine, stool, or sputum as needed by the healthcare provider.

Mental Health Technician

Carolina Home Health INC
07.2015 - 02.2020
  • Conduct surveys to determine needs and opportunities for mental health patients
  • Prevented and managed aggressive behavior among patients and administered CPR/FIRST AID
  • Assist in community outings
  • Assess clients for risk or suicide attempts
  • Helping patients with their personal hygiene, such as bathing and keeping beds clean, administering oral medication and hypodermic injection and following physicians’ prescription and hospital procedures

Elderly Caregiver

Blessed Retirement Home
03.2011 - 07.2015
  • Recording measures of patients’ general physical condition, such as pulse and temperature, and respiration to provide daily information.
  • Monitoring clients and assisting with their Daily Living Activities
  • Create an atmosphere of safety and understanding so clients will feel comfortable about sharing their feelings and talking about life events and developments
  • Offer clients thoughtful reflections on their situation in hope of helping them gain practical insight.

Education

OND - Accounting

Federal Polytechnic Offa
Offa, Nigeria
01.1997

Skills

  • Patient Care and Safety
  • ADLs: Bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting
  • Vital Signs and Monitoring
  • Mobility Assistance and Transfer
  • Charting and Documentation (EHR/EMR)
  • Infection Control and Standard Precaution
  • Dementia / Alzheimer's care
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Team Collaboration
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Behavioral modification plans
  • HIPAA Compliances

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Oregon State Hospital (Contract)
05.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Healthcare/ Nursa Agency
05.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Concierge Rehabilitation and Health Services
02.2022 - 04.2025

Direct Support Professional

Integrity Living Project INC.
03.2020 - 02.2022

Mental Health Technician

Carolina Home Health INC
07.2015 - 02.2020

Elderly Caregiver

Blessed Retirement Home
03.2011 - 07.2015

OND - Accounting

Federal Polytechnic Offa
Adejoke Ajala