Adeola Afe-Abiola
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong experience in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient comfort, and ensuring adherence to care plans. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and delivering reliable results. Compassionate, patient-focused, and adept at fostering positive environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Age Miller Crossing
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitor resident health status [changes in condition, V/S, weight, bowels, skin integrity]
- Functions under the guidance of the Program Manager and Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Strong Commitment to improving resident quality of life
- Function as an interdisciplinary team member
- Demonstrates a positive, professionals’ attitude in the delivery of resident care
- Ability to do flow sheet charting
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with residents, family, and interdisciplinary team members
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided total hygiene care to 8 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
Community Disability Support Worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises ICE
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Providing one-on-one care and support to individuals with disabilities, meeting their unique needs and preferences
- Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence
- Assisting with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, bathing, meal preparation, and feeding as required
- Administering medications and maintaining accurate records of medication schedules as prescribed by the healthcare professionals
- Supervised daily hygiene and personal management skills to promote self-sufficiency
- Promoted effective working relationships with service providers and forged collateral contacts to support and deliver a community-based approach
- Assisting individuals with mobility aids or helping them move around safely, which may involve using transfer techniques and mobility equipment
- Providing emotional support and companionship, promoting a positive and nurturing environment for the individuals you work with
- Wrote and typed succinct file notes to maintain good record-keeping
- Assisted clients with establishing short-term goals to live successfully in the community
- Educated clients and community members about mental or physical illness, substance abuse medication-assisted treatment, and available community resources
- Developed and maintained relationships by modeling prosocial behaviors in the community
Child and Youth Support Worker
Ever Bright Support Service
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Create positive interactions to enhance social skills and connection to the community, helping participants by using a strengths-based, participant-centered approach from a trauma-informed and harm-reduction lens
- Submitting required program documentation with established timeframes
- Administer medication and perform basic housekeeping and meal preparation duties
- Developing and overseeing service plans for children, youth, and their parents as needed
- Supervising and supporting children and youth in a semi-residential setting
- Assisting children and youth in overcoming barriers and supporting them in developing positive and healthy relationships with their families and communities
- Supporting children and youth through life skills teaching and in-the-moment learning with a hands-on approach
- Assisting children and youth in attending appointments and successfully participating in their educational placements/day programs
- Supporting parents and guardians to enhance their parenting skills and family capacity through weekly family support sessions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration and Human Relations
Ekiti State University
Nigeria01.2014
Skills
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- Computer
- MS Office
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Listening
- Supporting
- Dealing with challenging behaviors
- Home care activities
- Communication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Working with people with learning disabilities
- Providing extra support
Certification
- Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Standard First Aid & CPR Training
- Medication Administration
- WHIMIS
- Abuse Prevention & Protocol Management
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- CPI
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Age Miller Crossing
06.2023 - 10.2024
Community Disability Support Worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises ICE
06.2022 - 05.2023
Child and Youth Support Worker
Ever Bright Support Service
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration and Human Relations
Ekiti State University
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