AUGUSTINA AKUDO IKEWUN
Surrey,SURREY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver, with First Aid certification, Naloxone training Medications training model, Certified food handler, and Full COVID-19 vaccination seeking a position to provide exceptional care and support to needy individuals. Skilled in creating a safe and nurturing environment, promoting independence, and maintaining high professionalism. Committed to positively impacting the lives of those under my care. Self-motivated, highly collaborative, and highly dependable employee, capable of achieving high performance independently or within a team. Proficient with communication and resolution skills, dedication, enthusiasm, and exceptional work ethic within and outside Canada.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
INDIVIDUALIZED FUNDING RESOURCE CENTRE
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitoring and administering medications
- Assisting with mobility and exercises
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with meal preparation and feeding
- Reporting changes in a patient's condition to healthcare professionals.
Support worker
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted with dress guidance, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Provided care for adults and adolescents with substance abuse disorders and other mental disabilities
- Provided care for children and adolescents with Autism and developmental disorders
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish the quality of life and sustain needs
- Shopped for groceries regularly to keep the house stocked with necessities
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Outreach Worker
COMFORT RESIDENCE
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Assist staff and managers with implementing harm reduction practices that are approved
- Provided input to the Program Manager and other staff regarding developing appropriate care plans to achieve residents’ objectives
- Aid clients by identifying and sharing information on a variety of resources
- Participate as a team member with staff to ensure a safe and caring environment by responding to emergencies and supporting others through methods and information
- Provides emotional support and feedback to residents of IDP camps and their families
- Assisted the repentant Boko Haram members in transitioning to society
- Participates in social, recreational, employment, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist residents’ case/care plans
- Efficient organizational and administrative skills, including record-keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities
- Provided administrative support to business operations through finance, procurement, IT, logistics
- Visited sex workers for counselling, health talks, and distribution of sexual protection materials
- Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
- Ensured residents followed the terms of their residency and were aware of the rules of the facility
- Acted as an on-site advocate for each resident
- Distribution of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons
- Provided support to displaced victims
- Acted as a positive role model for Internally displaced persons, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate.
Education
master’s - business administration
UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
Vancouver, BCEmergency First Aid and CPR/ AED Level C - undefined
2023
Food safe certificate of completion - undefined
2023
Naloxone Certificate - undefined
2023
Skills
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Resilience
- Adaptative
- Team Player
- Passionate
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
INDIVIDUALIZED FUNDING RESOURCE CENTRE
01.2023 - Current
Support worker
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2021 - 03.2023
Outreach Worker
COMFORT RESIDENCE
08.2017 - 12.2020
master’s - business administration
UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
Emergency First Aid and CPR/ AED Level C - undefined
Food safe certificate of completion - undefined
Naloxone Certificate - undefined
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