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Helen Ojedokun

Helen Ojedokun

Newark,NJ

Summary

I am an individual with a strong foundation in biology and hands-on experience in healthcare. I handle daily living assistance and patient monitoring, ensuring quality care and communication. I am committed to enhancing client well-being and assisting them.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Matheny Medical and Education Centre
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring accurate records for healthcare professionals.
  • Utilized assistive devices effectively to support mobility and enhance client safety during activities.
  • Trained new staff in best practices for patient care, contributing to team development and service quality improvement.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology Pre-med

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
05-2026

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • CPR certified
  • Compassionate care
  • Transportation assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Feeding support
  • Personal hygiene
  • ADL assistance

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • HHA - Home Health Aide

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Matheny Medical and Education Centre
05.2024 - Current

Associate of Science - Biology Pre-med

Essex County College