Abimbola Otegbade
NorthYork,ON
Summary
Compassionate and dependable new graduate PSW with 9-week student placement experience at Village of Humber Heights, adept at enhancing patient comfort and dignity through personalized care plans. Skilled in caregiving and emotional support, I effectively engage residents while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes independence and well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSW Student Clinical Placement
Village of Humber Heights
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Promoted independence among patients by developing individualized care plans that focused on their unique needs and abilities.
Journalist
Ogun State Government
05.2013 - 09.2023
- Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
Education
Healthcare
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre
Etobicoke, ON04-2025
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Flexible schedule and availability
- ADL assistance
- Client documentation
- Compassionate care and empathy
- Care plan adherence
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C/ Meets Canadian Standards Z1210-17-Intermediate
GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR)
- Food Handler Certificate
- Mask Fitting
- Covid Vaccine (QR CODE)
U-First/Alzheimer & Dementia Foundation
Timeline
PSW Student Clinical Placement
Village of Humber Heights
02.2025 - 04.2025
Journalist
Ogun State Government
05.2013 - 09.2023
Healthcare
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre
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