JOY STELLA OGBENNA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver with expertise in comforting and supporting senior citizens in residential settings. Empathetic to the needs of residents, responding respectfully. Skilled in memory care and in methods of communication for people suffering from dementia or requiring cognitive support. Trained Caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement and physical care, including lifting, bathing and feeding support. Understands age-related cognitive differences and creates safe environment through observation and infection control. Motivated and friendly worker with a flexible schedule and willing to work weekends. Dependable and punctual with a clean driving record. Work collaboratively with team members and provide excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Jlight Home Care & Medical Transportation Serv LLC
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Ran errands for clients, picking up groceries, and completing personal shopping
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks to meet clients' nutritional needs
- Set reminders to assist clients with maintaining medication schedules
- Offered clients companionship to meet social and emotional needs
- Applied infection control protocols to maintain proper sanitation and prohibit cross-contamination
- Helped clients with bathing and grooming
- Assisted individuals dealing with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Helped clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming to avoid skin breakdown and infections
- Performed household chores to promote cleanliness, safety, and livability
- Observed patient's physical condition and monitored diet and exercise habits
- Cultivated social interaction through reading, games, and community activities
CNA
Benton House of Newnan & Douglasville
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Safeguarded residents' rights and confidentiality
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to facilitate appropriate diet
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition
- Completed daily shift reports for smooth and informative handovers
- Built patients' trust through compassionate, person-centered care
- Communicated urgent needs to multidisciplinary team of clinical staff
In-Home Caregiver
Better off at Home
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted with personal care, hygiene and light housekeeping tasks
- Educated clients about appropriate self-care techniques to improve physical and mental wellbeing
- Monitored medical supply use and reported items to be replenished
- Ran errands for clients, picking up groceries and completing personal shopping
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks to meet clients' nutritional needs
- Taught clients and family members appropriate rehabilitative measures to promote and maintain client health
- Helped clients with activities of daily living with bathing and grooming
In-Home Caregiver
Synergy Home Health Care
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Assisted with personal care, hygiene and light housekeeping tasks
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks to meet clients' nutritional needs
- Ran errands for clients, picking up groceries and completing personal shopping
- Helped clients with activities of daily living with bathing and grooming
- Supported patient needs with grocery shopping, cleaning and household supply replenishment
Caregiver
Ideal Touch Home Care LLC
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Helped clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming to avoid skin breakdown and infections
- Performed household chores to promote cleanliness, safety, and livability
- Notified close family members of patient conditions and healthcare needs
- Cultivated social interaction through reading, games and community activities
- Promoted independence to help clients accomplish basic daily living skills
- Reported unusual incidents to supervisors for review
Education
Nurse Aide - Health
Health Tech Training Institute
Austell, GABachelor of Science - Political Science
Delta State University
Abraka, Delta StateSkills
- First aid and CPR
- Community activities
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
- Monitor vital signs
- Clean living spaces
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Personal hygiene
- Cook healthy meals
- Review cases
- Deliver exceptional care
- Companionship
- Shopping and errands
- Verbal communication
- Creative thinking
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Jlight Home Care & Medical Transportation Serv LLC
02.2020 - 08.2024
CNA
Benton House of Newnan & Douglasville
11.2018 - 12.2019
In-Home Caregiver
Better off at Home
01.2017 - 09.2018
In-Home Caregiver
Synergy Home Health Care
08.2014 - 12.2016
Caregiver
Ideal Touch Home Care LLC
07.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Delta State University
Nurse Aide - Health
Health Tech Training Institute
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