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Ijeoma Onwuama

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Proactive and reliable multitasker with excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate daily basic care needs. Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Aide

Premier Home Health Agency
Staten Island, NY
07.2024 - Current
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Prepared meals for patients following dietary guidelines set by healthcare providers.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Home Health Aide

Fadmo home health Agency
Staten Island, NY
01.2018 - 06.2024
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.

Education

Certified Patient Care Technician -

MedCA
New York, NY
12-2024

Certified Phlebotomist -

MedCa
New York, NY
12-2024

Certified EKG Technician -

National Healthcareer Association
New York, NY
11-2024

Basic Life Support -

Heart Savers NY Inc
New York, NY
10-2024

Nursing Aide Assistant -

Prometric
New York, NY
07-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Ebonyi State University
Nigeria
09-2008

High School Diploma -

West Africa Examination Council
Nigeria
06-2001

Skills

  • Basic Patient Care
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Team work
  • Time management
  • EKG
  • Phlebotomy
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Timeline

Patient Care Aide

Premier Home Health Agency
07.2024 - Current

Home Health Aide

Fadmo home health Agency
01.2018 - 06.2024

Certified Patient Care Technician -

MedCA

Certified Phlebotomist -

MedCa

Certified EKG Technician -

National Healthcareer Association

Basic Life Support -

Heart Savers NY Inc

Nursing Aide Assistant -

Prometric

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Ebonyi State University

High School Diploma -

West Africa Examination Council
Ijeoma Onwuama