Temitope Grace Abass
Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Private Residential
Lagos, Nigeria
07 2010 - 08 2011
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Boosted children's understanding of cultural diversity with multicultural lessons and activities.
Home Health Aide
Private Home
Lagos Nigeria
10 2011 - 12 2012
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
Abuja Nigeria
02 2013 - 05 2014
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
High School Certificate - Physical Science
Epe Girls High School
06.2010
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Medication Administration
- Clinical quality program standards
- Light cleaning
- Wound care maintenance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Cooking meals
- Child Supervision
- Early Childhood Education
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Detail-oriented
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Medical recordkeeping
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Arabic
Certification
- Diploma in Caregiving, Home Health Aide and Nurse Aide
- Early Childhood Education
- Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Security Guarding, CCTV Monitoring and Door Supervision
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Private Residential
07 2010 - 08 2011
Home Health Aide
Private Home
10 2011 - 12 2012
Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
02 2013 - 05 2014
High School Certificate - Physical Science
Epe Girls High School