Ayo Thomas
Regina,Saskatchewan
Summary
Attentive Direct Support Worker, passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Worker
Clare Parker Homes
Regina, SK
04.2020 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Account Manager
St Nicholas Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Created improved filing system to maintain secure client data.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Developed rapport with clients and vendors to cultivate loyalty and satisfaction.
- Assisted management with implementing new accounting software program.
- Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Caregiver
West Care Specialist
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Office Assistant
Ogun State Government Office
Abeokuta, Ogun State
05.2009 - 04.2010
- Streamlined processing procedures for various financial and employee documents to improve traceability.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
- Created presentations and proposals for use in meetings, assisted in bookkeeping and produced budget reports.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged business meetings and travel calendars.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Direct Support Worker
Clare Parker Homes Int
Regina, SK
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized environment.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report individual progress.
- Monitored progress and documented individual health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led individuals or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Cooked meals and assisted individual with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ekiti State University
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria04.2008
Skills
- Childcare
- First Aid and Safety
- Medication Administration
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Team management
- Patient Bathing
- Cleaning
- Mobility Support
- MS Office
- Direct Patient Care
- Childcare experience
Certification
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
- TLR
- WHMIS
- PART
- GPA
- Gentle Teaching
- Medication Assistance
- Food Safety
- Police Check
- Saskatchewan Drivers License (Class 5)
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- Harm Reduction Training
Reference
MICHEAL IKHISEMOJIE
Senior Home Support Leader (SHSL)- Clare Parker Home
Phone No 3063514429.
GURBHEJ SINGH
Supervisor - Loblaw Companies
Phone No 3069992907
GIFT HENRY-MACHAME
Relationship Manager- Canadian Western Bank
Phone No- 3063702366
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Clare Parker Homes
04.2020 - Current
Direct Support Worker
Clare Parker Homes Int
01.2020 - Current
Account Manager
St Nicholas Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2020
Caregiver
West Care Specialist
06.2010 - 09.2014
Office Assistant
Ogun State Government Office
05.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ekiti State University
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