Benita Nneoma Ikechukwu
Mississauga,ON
Summary
An earnest individual with experience in the human services field providing support to individuals in need. I strongly believe in caring for the WHOLE man Spirit, Soul and Body.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
links2care
Mississauga, ON
12.2024 - Current
- Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Provided transportation assistance for medical appointments and social engagements.
- Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs of each client.
- Listened attentively to clients' concerns about their health status or quality of life issues.
- Engaged in leisure activities with clients such as reading books together or playing board games.
- Assessed clients' physical condition and reported changes to supervisor or case manager.
Field Placement Student
African community services
Brampton, ON
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Researched resources available for peculiar needs of new refugee claimants and their families.
- Shadowed the maintenance of accurate records of all client interactions using CRM software systems.
- Attended team meetings focused on improving the support we offer newcomers
- Provided guidance to clients on resources available in the community
- Utilized effective communication strategies to build relationships with new comers and refugees
Hospital Orderly
Government Of Abia State - Abia State Specialist Hospital, Amachara
, Abia State
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Demonstrated empathy and compassion when interacting with patients, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient vital signs, weight and pain levels for documentation purposes.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
COVID-19 Epidemiology Intern
Ministry Of Health, Abia State - Epidemiology Unit, Umuahia, Abia State
Umuahia, Abia State
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported epidemiological investigations by conducting interviews, contact tracing, and data analysis to contain disease spread.
- Supported in investigating diseases and parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress and mode of transmission.
- Determined important variables for each case such as location and severity of outbreak and both laboratory and clinical findings.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health And Community Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Milton, ON08.2024
No Degree - Pre-Medicine Studies
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Parasitology And Entomology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State09.2018
Skills
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Patient Management
- Medical record-keeping
- Excellent interpersonal communication skill
- High level of empathy and emotional intelligence
Languages
English, Full Professional
Hobbies and Interests
Introspection, hiking
Volunteer Experience
Antimicrobial Stewards Club, Community Outreach Volunteer, Calabar, Cross River State, 2022-10, 2023-11, Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower uninformed populations., Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with the locals., Gained knowledge and experienced working with young adults and the elderly in informal settings, Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
Timeline
Home Support Worker
links2care
12.2024 - Current
Field Placement Student
African community services
04.2024 - 09.2024
Hospital Orderly
Government Of Abia State - Abia State Specialist Hospital, Amachara
01.2020 - 11.2020
COVID-19 Epidemiology Intern
Ministry Of Health, Abia State - Epidemiology Unit, Umuahia, Abia State
12.2019 - 11.2020
Graduate Certificate - Health And Community Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
No Degree - Pre-Medicine Studies
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Science - Parasitology And Entomology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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