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GIFT OGOCHUKWU OHIRI

Guelph,ON

Summary

Personal Support Worker with a background as an Internationally Educated Nurse and over 2 years of experience in hospital, long-term, and home care settings. Skilled in ADLs, mobility support, wound care, and tracheostomy care, with a strong commitment to safe, compassionate, and client-centered care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Support Worker

Home Instead Senior Care
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided personal care, grooming, emotional support, and companionship to clients in their homes
  • Assisted with transfers, repositioning, mobility, and safety monitoring using proper body mechanics
  • Performed wound care, vital signs monitoring, and tracheostomy care under supervision

Nursing Student – Clinical Placement

Groves Memorial Community Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supported residents with Alzheimer's in daily living activities, transfers, and positioning
  • Offered emotional support and respite care while ensuring safety and comfort

Nursing Student – Clinical Placement

St. Joseph's Health Centre (LTC)
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Performed vital signs, neurological checks, and basic wound care
  • Assisted with hygiene, feeding, mobility support, and comfort measures in 12-hour shifts

Nursing Student – Clinical Placement

Guelph General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with care teams to deliver individualized patient care
  • Gained experience supporting recovery, hygiene, and monitoring patient responses

Senior Nursing Officer

University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supervised patient care delivery and mentored junior staff
  • Contributed to improved care outcomes through safe medication practices.

Nurse Intern

Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Administered postnatal vaccinations and provided health education for mothers and children

Volunteer Nurse

Shama Gift Diagnostics Medical Lab
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collected samples, organized patient records, and offered health teaching during outreach

Education

Ontario Graduate Certificate - Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses (EPIEN)

Conestoga College
Guelph, ON
04.2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)/RN - undefined

University of Port Harcourt
11.2021

Skills

  • Personal care & hygiene assistance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
  • Problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Safe transfers & mobility support
  • Wound & tracheostomy care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic documentation (Meditech, PointClickCare)
  • Medication assistance under supervision

Certification

  • CPR / AED Level C & Basic Life Support (BLS) – Canadian Red Cross
  • WHMIS Certification
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) – Dementia Care
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Nursing Student – Clinical Placement

Groves Memorial Community Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025

Nursing Student – Clinical Placement

St. Joseph's Health Centre (LTC)
09.2024 - 12.2024

Nursing Student – Clinical Placement

Guelph General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Home Support Worker

Home Instead Senior Care
02.2024 - 05.2025

Senior Nursing Officer

University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023

Nurse Intern

Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023

Volunteer Nurse

Shama Gift Diagnostics Medical Lab
12.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)/RN - undefined

University of Port Harcourt

Ontario Graduate Certificate - Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses (EPIEN)

Conestoga College

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