LEIME IZU
Rivers
Summary
A licensed microbiologist with multifaceted skill set and a highly organized and empathetic Healthcare Assistant with a proven track record of delivering exceptional patient care and administrative efficiency in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in supporting medical teams with clinical procedures, coordinating schedules, managing medical documentation, and providing personalized patient support. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and well-being while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Atlantic Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and providing companionship.
- Monitoring vital signs, assisting with wound care, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient conditions.
- Ensuring clean and safe patient areas, changing bed linens, and preparing medical equipment.
- Maintaining accurate records, scheduling appointments, arranging transport, and acting as a liaison with families and healthcare teams.
- Assisting nurses and doctors during procedures, following care plans, and supporting overall teamwork.
- Providing support to patients with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or dementia, assisting with palliative care, and supporting new mothers and infants.
Nursing Assistant
Jasdor Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Helping patients walk, use wheelchairs, or get in and out of bed.
- Assisting with feeding and ensuring proper nutrition.
- Helping patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Transporting patients to different areas within the facility.
- Measuring vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
- Documenting care provided and patient responses.
- Making beds and keeping patient rooms clean and organized.
- Supporting patient dignity and privacy at all times.
Personal Caregiver
George Kids
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive in-home care for two children, ensuring daily needs were met with care and attention.
- Assisted with daily routines and personal hygiene for them, adapting support based on individual requirements to maintain comfort and well-being.
- Monitored health indicators, such as temperature and vital signs, and documented observations to communicate with healthcare providers as needed.
- Administered medications for them under guidance, promoting health and safety within the home.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe environment for the family, focusing on hygiene to protect overall wellbeing.
National Youth Service Corps
State Ministry of Health, Makurdi, Benue State
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervision of facilities and equipment use for HIV programs and outreaches in Benue state.
- Volunteer with NGOs during HIV/AIDS outreaches in Benue State.
- Writing of minutes during meetings with various NGOs.
- State AIDS and STD Control Programme
Internship
Agip Oil Company Limited
04.2014 - 09.2014
Education
Bachelors of technology - microbiology
University of Port Harcourt
01.2016
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
01.2025
Basic caregiver certificate - undefined
SkillBoost Limited
01.2025
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable and patient under pressure
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Problem Solving Skills
- Adaptability
- Impeccable communication skill and community organization skill
- Digital management skills
- Digital Marketing skills
- Report writing
- Self-motivated and target oriented
- Ability to work in both team-oriented and self-directed environments
- Ability to learn Fast
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite packages
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.
- Dementia Care Certificate.
- Care For Seniors Certificate.
- First Aid and Emergency Care Certificate.
- Child Care Certificate.
- Basic Care Giver Certificate.
- Digital Marketing and Advertising by Aleph.
- National Youth Service Corps.
- License from institute of science laboratory technology of Nigeria.
LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY
English Language – Expert/Everyday user
French – Beginner
Community Service
State AIDS and STD Control Programme, Makurdi, 2018, Successfully conducted free HIV testing services for individuals around remote areas in Makurdi, Benue state, Contributed in the provision of HIV testing kits to carry out free HIV test in remote community Benue State.
Affiliations
- Leadership and community service
- Community Development Service (Sexual Reproductive health/HIV/AIDS 2017 -2018)
- Student Membership, Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (SM: ISLT) University of Port Harcourt.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Atlantic Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
Nursing Assistant
Jasdor Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2023
Personal Caregiver
George Kids
01.2019 - 01.2020
National Youth Service Corps
State Ministry of Health, Makurdi, Benue State
01.2017 - 01.2018
Internship
Agip Oil Company Limited
04.2014 - 09.2014
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Basic caregiver certificate - undefined
SkillBoost Limited
Bachelors of technology - microbiology
University of Port Harcourt
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