Fidelia Oparaji
Stafford
Summary
Compassionate caregiver specializing in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Focused on promoting client independence while providing safety and emotional support. Skilled in team collaboration and conflict resolution, with a strong ability to observe and report changes in patient conditions to maintain a supportive environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Quality Living Personal Care
Missouri City
2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
- Communicated client concerns to nurse supervisor for timely intervention. to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and progress.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Documented care provided and reported changes in client health status.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Teacher
Community Primary School
Egbelu Umuhu
02.1988 - 02.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Supervised student behavior and maintained a positive classroom environment.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
Education
MBA - Teaching
Teachers Training College
Cross River, Nigeria 05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Nurse Assistant
Avalon Training School
Houston, TXSkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Record keeping
- Activity planning
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Teacher
Community Primary School
02.1988 - 02.2017
Caregiver
Quality Living Personal Care
2018 - Current
MBA - Teaching
Teachers Training College
Some College (No Degree) - Nurse Assistant
Avalon Training School