GREGORY OSAYI IKEH
Newark, US,NJ
Summary
Caring home health care aide, dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level home health aide position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills, managing multiple clients'' needs simultaneously without compromising quality of care.
- Supported patients'' daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation to promote independence.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored patient vital signs regularly to detect changes in health status early on and report concerns promptly to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Promoted patient mobility by helping with physical therapy exercises under the supervision of licensed therapists.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care services.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to confidently provide support at home.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
CERTIFICATION
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
NEWARK, United States11.2023
High School Diploma -
Paragon Group of Schools
Edo State, Nigeria.05.1999
Skills
- [Language] Fluency
- Meal Preparation
- Heavy Lifting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Personal Care Aide
- CPR/AED
- Recording vital signs
- Disability Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Dietary Requirements and Nutrition
- Dressing assistance
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Ambulation Assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2023
CERTIFICATION
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
High School Diploma -
Paragon Group of Schools
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