OMOLADE ADEJOBI
Lansing,IL
Summary
Seasoned professional with several years offering individualized care services in settings. Provided personal care services to support health and hygiene. Focused on quality while allowing clients to maintain highest possible level of independence. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
SERENDIPITY HOME HEALTH
SKOKIE, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Developed relationships with residents and patients through meaningful conversation.
- Encouraged independence among residents and patients whenever possible.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Documented observations of mental and physical health to report updates to supervisor.
- Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Education
CNA -
Covenant Healthcare Institute
Homewood, IL12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES
YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY NIGERIA07-2005
High School Diploma -
WEST AFRICA EDUCATION COUNCIL
NIGERIA06-2000
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Client Confidentiality
- HIPAA Compliance
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
Timeline
Care Assistant
SERENDIPITY HOME HEALTH
01.2022 - Current
CNA -
Covenant Healthcare Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES
High School Diploma -
WEST AFRICA EDUCATION COUNCIL
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