Faith Odidi
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Patient Care Technician with extensive experience providing high-quality care to infants, children, adults, and older adults across hospital and long-term care environments. Skilled in-patient observation, safety monitoring, ADLs, vital signs, infection control, and trauma-informed communication. Adept at supporting pediatric, postpartum, and adult medical-surgical patients while maintaining calm professionalism in fast-paced settings. Recognized for delivering patient-centered, culturally sensitive care and building strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Committed to contributing clinical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent technical abilities to enhance patient well-being and comfort. Currently pursuing a BSN in pediatrics with a passion for patient safety, holistic care, and continued growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Sitter / Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Provide close monitoring for pediatric, postpartum, and adult patients to ensure safety and prevent falls or self-harm.
- Support postpartum families with infant safety positioning, swaddling, feeding support, and comfort measures.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs for infants, adolescents, and adults.
- Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, and mobility.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment following infection-control protocols.
- Offer emotional reassurance to patients and families.
- Transport patients safely between departments.
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kara Living Center
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported adults and elderly residents with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly.
- Provided emotional support, companionship, and comfort.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and repositioning.
- Supported feeding, hydration, and resident activities.
Private Caregiver / Nanny
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided attentive daily care to a young child, including feeding, hygiene support, supervision, and routine management.
- Supported developmental and learning activities to promote emotional, cognitive, and motor-skill growth.
- Monitored behavior, safety, and health-related concerns, communicating updates to parents promptly.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and child-safe environment using basic infection-control practices.
- Demonstrated reliability, patience, and strong interpersonal skills in a home-based care setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2027
Skills
- Pediatric & Adult Vital Signs
- Infant & Child Safety Observation
- Postpartum Infant Support
- ADLs: Feeding, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting
- Mobility Assistance & Transfer Techniques
- Behavioral Monitoring & Fall Prevention
- EMR Documentation
- Infection Control & PPE
- Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Cultural Sensitivity & Family Support
- Team Collaboration & Time Management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Experienced with pediatric and adult patient populations
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Fluent in English
- Strong work ethic, dependable, and calm under pressure
- Passionate about patient-centered and family-centered care
Timeline
Patient Sitter / Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kara Living Center
01.2023 - 08.2024
Private Caregiver / Nanny
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Science - Biology
Houston Community College