Compassionate and experienced caregiver with 7+ years providing dedicated and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with residents and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing and administering medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification in CPR/AED/First Aids
2
2
Certification in Caregiving and Direct care
3
3
Certification in Nursing Assistant training
4
4
Certification in Medications Administration
5
5
Certification in Personal Care Home Administration
Observe and document patient status and reported Residents complaints to Charged nurse.
Read and record temperature, pulse and respiration.
Complete and submit clinical documentation in accordance with Redstone guidelines.
Prepare Residents' rooms prior to their arrival. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Plan, prepare and serve meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Clean and organize Residents' living quarters. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Facilitate Montessori and other activities to engage clients.
Chart daily information on residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
Document resident records on daily flow sheets.
Assist with ADLs. Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
Promote personal and co-worker safety. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers status of Residents' for which care is provided.
Maintain clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Supported needs of 60+ residents under long-term care
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Caregiver - Mental Health Technician
Turtle Creek Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre
02.2017 - 11.2021
Provide direct care to ensure safety and well-being for patients with behavioral problems and/or psychiatric disorders.
Display understanding of basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, therapeutic human interactions
Actively supervise and/or administer therapeutic recreational, educational, and group activities
Efficiently complete clerical work such as Q15 documents on each patient under care, incident reports, disciplinary notes, charting inventory, vital signs, and other various healthcare documents
Report any incidents requiring completion of incident report
Measure and monitor patients' vital signs and assisted with activities of daily living
Maintain patient observation and set boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and aided or restrained them to prevent injury to themselves or others
Assist in admissions and orientation of patients to unit
Identify role of treatment plan, goals, and interventions, in relation to diagnosis
Demonstrate understanding of patient activities as outlined in program, adherence to schedule, and patient nutritional needs
Cook and basic housekeeping activities
Caregiver - Mental Health Assistant
Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2017
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment
Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development
Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery
Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications
Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Administered patient medications and tracked dosages
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices
Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients
Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition
Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans
Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support
Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician
Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation
Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
Charted on each patient daily
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Lagos State Polytechnic
06.2003
GED -
West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC)
11.1993
Personal Care Home Administrator - Personal Care Home Administration
Temple University Harrisburg
08.2024 - 11.2024
Skills
Memory care and Hospicecompetencies
Montessori program competencies
Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
Calm and level-headed under duress
General housekeeping ability
Medical terminology knowledge
Compassionate Caregiver
Preparing Meals
Companionship and Emotional Support
Reliable transportation
Quick problem solver
Problem resolution ability
Hospitality and Enthusiastic caregiver
Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
Patient/family focused
AED certification
Wound cleaning/care ability
Caterer and Ostomy ability
Flow sheet charting skillfulness
Abides by infection control standards
Custodial care knowledge
Dementia and Alzheimer's care ability
Compassionate Communication
Medications administration trained
Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
Patient positioning
Certification
Certified Personal Care Home Administrator
CPR/First Aid Certification - PA
Basic Life Safer/CPR Instructor Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PA
CMT - Certified Medication Technician - PA
Certified Caregiver - PA
Certified Direct Health Care Aide - PA
Certified Kitchen Cook
Certified food safety Professional manager
Accomplishments
Collaborated with Recreational/activity team in the development of Montessori program for the memory care residents.
Mentored 15+ new hires on hands-on On-job training with 95% precision and professionalism
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
Member of America Heart association-CPR/AED Instructor
Member of National Association of Health care Assistant(NAHCA)
Timeline
Personal Care Home Administrator - Personal Care Home Administration