Etaghene Joy
Asaba ,Delta
Summary
At Private Care, I enhanced the quality of life for elderly clients by providing compassionate caregiving and efficient medication administration. Leveraging skills in emotional support and patient care, I significantly improved client satisfaction and well-being, adhering to HIPAA and maintaining meticulous documentation. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Compassionate caregiver assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level caregiver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Courteous professional with substantial experience in care industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 4 years of experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
Asaba, Delta State Nigeria
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja Nigeria 03.2019
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Time Management
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping
- Activities of Daily Living
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Social interaction
- Client documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Transportation Services
- Medication Administration
- Data Confidentiality
- Medical appointment coordination
- Nutrition monitoring
- Language Fluency
- Diabetes Care
- Clear Communication
- Personal Care Aide
- Cooking meals
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
- Caring Companionship
- Errands
- Personal Care Worker
- First Aid Certification
- Client satisfaction
- Bedside Care
- Fast Learner
- Progress Documentation
- Dementia Care
Certification
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
08.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
National Open University of Nigeria