JOSEPHINE SUARA
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
Building 9, Zone 55, Street 124, Al Waab, Doha, Qatar. ,Doha, Qatar
Summary
Proficient health care assistant with strength in patient care and well-being. Hardworking and experienced in providing compassionate and empathetic care to patients. Skilled at prioritizing tasks, supporting registered nurses, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursing Assistant / Aide
Doha Clinic Hospital
Doha
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Undertook all duties per the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurses and General Practitioners.
- Assisted to conduct routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen level as part of physical assessments for patients,
- Prepared patient beds to reduce backlogs and support timely interventions,
- Supported care teams with comprehensive care delivery by following up on laboratory tests
- Ensured adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery in the stock room, cupboards, and the ER
- Checked and recorded medical supplies on receipt
- Performed adequate cleaning of clinical equipment and working surfaces before use
- Ensured adequate infection control procedures in the ER
Patient Care Assistant
Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported the delivery of patient care and customer service by providing administrative support to the department, as required.
- Delivered safe and effective patient care service in compliance with nursing standards and best practices directed by the registered nurses.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate the quality of care.
- Applied basic skills in maintaining patients’ rooms, cleanliness, and making as well as adhering to established healthcare safety and infection control.
- Assisted patients to obtain current medical information, weight, height, and vital signs to aid care planning for documentation.
- Assisted registered Nurses with PCR swabbing on patients in line with infection control and guidelines.
- Communicated patients’ needs to nurses as often as the need arose and updated them on any unusual condition.
- Monitored supply usage and reported low-stock items to proactively replenish inventory.
Private Home Tutor
Private Tutoring
Doha, Qatar
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at homes/online classes.
Class Leader
Apple Tree Nursery
Doha
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Planned daily program that helps each child achieve learning objectives and curriculum goals.
- Prepared quality lesson materials and resources for Teaching the children.
- Selected instructional methods and materials appropriate to students for learning activities.
- Ensured classroom resources are organized and accessible to children.
- Coordinated games, music, books, arts and other resources to teach basic skills and foster children's development.
- Developed standard teaching methods to meet different children's need and interests.
- Conducted children's individual assessment and presented to parents as feedbacks of their learning outcomes.
- Attended regular school meeting and feedback sessions with parents.
- ·Implemented teaching of personal hygiene practices and self-care to the children.
- Encouraged cooperative social behaviour through games and activities.
Training Facilitator
Slyvan Learning Centre
Al Khor
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught different categories of learners/student in various subjects .
- Instilled culture of reading and understanding on students.
- Proffered more attention to slow learner students to boost their learning outcomes.
Created and offered additional materials to enhance training of students. - Encouraged parents to support student learning at home.
- Helped to discover hidden talents and areas of strength in students.
Patient Care Assistant
Heda Clinic
Portharcourt
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided direct patient care according to the established hospital policies and procedures under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Assisted with personal hygiene as well as in shifting patients in and out of the bed, wheelchair, bathroom, and toilet.
- Assisting in recording vital signs and taking patients' weight and height.
- Supported patients to move around the hospital on wheelchairs or mobile beds for treatments/tests.
- Communicated patients' needs to assigned RN or doctors as well as providing emotional support or encouragement to them and their families.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patients' needs as well as immediately informed supervisors of any emergency.
- Monitored recorded and reported changes in patients' conditions or behaviour to assigned RN as well as sought assistance and guidance to ensure high-quality and effective patient care.
- Assisted in transporting and positioning patients for examinations and treatments
Logistics Supervisor
CAR Limited
Warri
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Provided supervision and leadership needed to consistently deliver world-class service to customers.
- Resolved employee conflicts most efficiently while following all company protocols.
- Identified savings by removing unnecessary steps in the logistics process.
- Recommended optimal transport modes, routes, or frequency to reduce delivery times.
- Supported new business initiatives and projects, and contributed to review meetings and change processes.
- Managed the logistics team daily for optimum productivity.
- Motivate and train drivers to exceed customers' expectations as well as to comply with standard logistics processes.
- Prepared and planned weekly dispatch schedules.
- Inspected vehicles for dispatch to customers to ensure safety and satisfaction.
Education
Executive Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care Assisting
International Career Institute (ICI)
United Kingdom 12.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma - Nursing Assistant
Philippine International Institute
Qatar, (PIIQ) 04.2023 - 11.2023
IELTS UKVI (GENERAL) - OVERALL BAND SCORE-(6.0)
British Council
Doha, Qatar 03.2022 - 04.2022
B. Sc - Industrial Chemistry
Ambrose Alli University
01.1997 - 01.2001
Senior School Certificate (SSCE) -
High School
Nigeria 01.1990 - 06.1995
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Observing responses
- Companionship and emotional support
- Performing patient intakes
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Computer skills
- Infection control procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
Certification
- First Aid/CPR (BLS)], Philippine International Institute, Qatar (PIIQ) Email: Info@piiq.edu.org, November 2022
- 5 Standards of Care Certificates, January 2022, (www.educaticans.com).
- Certificate in Health & Social Care (NextGen) September 2022
- Certificate in Personal Hygiene (Learndrive), August 2022
- Certificate in Workplace First Aid : Treating Minor Injuries at work, (LearnDrive), August 2022
- Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control, April 2021.
- Hamad International Training Centre, Doha, Qatar.
- Certificate in Fire Safety, April 2021.
- Hamad International Training Centre, Doha, Qatar.
- Certificate in Environmental Safety, April 2021.
- Hamad International Training Centre, Doha, Qatar
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma - Nursing Assistant
Philippine International Institute
04.2023 - 11.2023
Nursing Assistant / Aide
Doha Clinic Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
Executive Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care Assisting
International Career Institute (ICI)
12.2022 - 01.2023
IELTS UKVI (GENERAL) - OVERALL BAND SCORE-(6.0)
British Council
03.2022 - 04.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Hamad Medical Corporation
03.2021 - 09.2022
Private Home Tutor
Private Tutoring
11.2018 - 02.2021
Class Leader
Apple Tree Nursery
01.2018 - 10.2018
Training Facilitator
Slyvan Learning Centre
09.2017 - 12.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Heda Clinic
01.2015 - 08.2017
Logistics Supervisor
CAR Limited
01.2007 - 12.2014
B. Sc - Industrial Chemistry
Ambrose Alli University
01.1997 - 01.2001
Senior School Certificate (SSCE) -
High School
01.1990 - 06.1995
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