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Cherish Ikechukwu

Brandon

Summary

Second year student of the Psychiatric Nursing Program of Brandon University with zeal to offer empathetic and person-centered care to clients. Open to giving and receiving feedback with experience in both leading and following. Looking to add on to the already acquired knowledge and experience in order to foster patient/client satisfaction. Passion for caring and good grasp on the idea of feeling 'with' people rather than 'for' them.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Support Worker

Personal Home
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate companionship, fostering meaningful conversations and emotional support
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to client's preference and dietary needs
  • Accompany client to desired destinations, ensuring needs are met while providing support as needed during outings
  • Assisted the client in engaging with hobbies and crafts to promote cognitive stimulation
  • Engaged independence while providing assistance with daily routines and activities

Direct Support Worker

Sokol Supportive Housing
11.2024 - Current
  • Implemented individualized support plans tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
  • Administered medication, following accurate dosage and timing instructions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, progress, and incidents for thorough record-keeping purposes.
  • Assisted in meal planning and preparation that catered to specific dietary requirements while promoting healthy eating habits.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Cook/Food Production Worker

Kentucky Fried Chicken
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Award employee of the month three times within one year of employment

Volunteer

Health Alive Foundation (NGO)
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Improved community health awareness by conducting educational workshops and presentations on various health topics.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through one-on-one consultations, group workshops, and social media campaigns.
  • Provided support to individuals experiencing mental or emotional distress through crisis intervention services and referrals to appropriate resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Brandon University
Brandon, MB
05-2027

High School Diploma -

St. Brigid's Girls Grammar School
Delta State, Nigeria
09-2022

Skills

  • Completed 96hrs of Clinical practicum in rural Manitoba
  • Violence Prevention (Unit 1-6)
  • PHIA
  • Safe Client Handling
  • WHMIS
  • Point Of Care Risk Assessment
  • Hand hygiene, PPE
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professional presence
  • Client-centered care
  • Therapeutic use of self/communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Home Support Worker

Personal Home
12.2024 - Current

Direct Support Worker

Sokol Supportive Housing
11.2024 - Current

Cook/Food Production Worker

Kentucky Fried Chicken
11.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Health Alive Foundation (NGO)
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Brandon University

High School Diploma -

St. Brigid's Girls Grammar School

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