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AYISAT AKINBOLA

Halifax

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Continuing Care Assistance in Training

Nurse Next Door
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintain constant visual observation of patients who might be at risk of harming themselves or others due to medical conditions, mental health concerns, or post-operative effects
  • Offer emotional support, comfort, and reassurance to patients who may be anxious, confused, or disoriented, maintaining a calm and comforting presence
  • Carrying out various light housekeeping responsibilities, such as cleaning and meal preparation, to maintain a clean and comfortable patient living environment
  • Ensure the patient's safety by preventing falls, removing potentially harmful objects, and intervening if a patient attempts self-harm or exhibits erratic behavior.

Continuing Care Assistance in Training

Northwood Health Services
02.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for providing service to residents/clients following the individual care plan
  • Performs light housekeeping duties such as tidying the room, cleaning closets, hang clothing
  • Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming
  • Assists residents with meals and between-meal refreshments
  • Documentation e.g
  • Reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports
  • Reduced risk of falls or injuries by closely monitoring high-risk patients and implementing appropriate precautionary measures.

Skills Development Placement – Continuing Care Assistant in Training

Melville Gardens
04.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Monitored and documented vital signs and reported any changes to supervising nurses
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with the moving and handling policy
  • Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, attention to detail, and the consistent provision of quality patient care.

Closing the Gap/Northwood Living Assisted (1st Skills Placement)

01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Meticulously plan and cook nutritious meals tailored to the individual's dietary needs and preferences
  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks
  • Provide hands-on support with essential daily activities like bathing, grooming, and dressing, always prioritizing the individual's privacy and dignity
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.

Skills Development Placement

Shannex ,Glasgow Hall
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported mealtime activities and ensured dietary needs were met
  • Managing behavioral shifts linked to dementia, like agitation or wandering, by employing de-escalation tactics to ensure a serene and secure setting
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in resident rooms and common areas.

Nursing Assistant

Ogunlana Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Supported patients in performing daily tasks such as grooming, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and eating, fostering their independence and respecting their dignity
  • Kept a close watch on patients' vital signs, promptly notifying nursing staff of any irregularities, and aided in transferring patients when required
  • Offered emotional support and companionship to patients by actively listening to their worries and providing comfort and encouragement
  • Ensured the cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms by changing bedding, disinfecting surfaces, and managing medical waste disposal
  • Assisted medical professionals in carrying out procedures like wound care, catheterization, and ostomy care, adhering to established guidelines and protocols
  • Implementing strict infection control measures during Covid-19
  • Repositioning of residents to avoid skin breakdown
  • Comfortable with transferring residents with mechanical lift, sit-to-stand lift, and others.

Hospital Pharmacist

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2022
  • Review prescriptions, assess potential drug interactions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication regimens
  • Offer advice on lifestyle modifications, drug interactions, and adherence to treatment plans
  • Promoting safe medication practices within the hospital setting
  • Participate in patient rounds, offer recommendations on drug therapy, and contribute to treatment plans to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
  • Providing education and counseling to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Education

Diploma in Continuing Care Assistance -

Oxford International Career College
Halifax, Nova Scotia
05.2024

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Ipara Community High School
Nigeria
06.2003

Skills

  • Ethical
  • Innovative and Knowledgeable
  • Empathetic
  • Open-minded and Passionate
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Respectful and caring
  • Reliable and punctual

Certification

  • CPR, AED, and First Aid class C Certification
  • Understanding Dementia Journey
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Nursing Studies - Patient Care and Hygiene
  • Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) PSW
  • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Certification
  • WHMIS Certification
  • CCA Registry

Timeline

Skills Development Placement – Continuing Care Assistant in Training

Melville Gardens
04.2024 - 03.2024

Closing the Gap/Northwood Living Assisted (1st Skills Placement)

01.2024 - 02.2024

Skills Development Placement

Shannex ,Glasgow Hall
11.2023 - 12.2023

Continuing Care Assistance in Training

Nurse Next Door
07.2023 - Current

Continuing Care Assistance in Training

Northwood Health Services
02.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Ogunlana Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2023

Hospital Pharmacist

Lagos University Teaching Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2022

Diploma in Continuing Care Assistance -

Oxford International Career College

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Olabisi Onabanjo University

High School Diploma -

Ipara Community High School

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