Belvin Tonlagha
LONDON,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Support Worker
paramed
London, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
- Provided home support services to elderly individuals, including assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs of each client.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Private Home Support Worker
Nwaomah Household
London, ON
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Personal Support Worker
The village of Glendale crossing
London, ON
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
Patient Care Assistant
Greymate care
Abuja, FCT
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Patient Care Associate
masc care home
Lagos, Ikeja
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
- Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
- Transported patients via wheelchair or other means of transport to various locations throughout the facility as needed.
- Cleaned rooms between patient admissions according to established guidelines for infection control
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Health Systems Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Afe Babalola University Ado-ekiti
Ekiti, Nigeria08-2021
Skills
- Patient-focused Care
- Excellent communication
- chronic disease management
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- basic house keeping
- Adaptable
- ADL Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- First Aid and safety
- Behavioural Management
- Medical Terminologies
- Mobility support
- Documentation
Certification
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
- home support worker from paramed
Timeline
Home Support Worker
paramed
06.2024 - Current
Private Home Support Worker
Nwaomah Household
04.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The village of Glendale crossing
12.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Greymate care
05.2021 - 07.2023
Patient Care Associate
masc care home
01.2020 - 03.2021
Post-Degree Certificate - Health Systems Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Afe Babalola University Ado-ekiti
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