CHIBUIKE AFAM UMEOKOLO
Peterborough,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant and Personal Support Worker with over 4 years of combined healthcare and pharmacy support experience in long-term care and community settings. Proven expertise in medication preparation, blister packaging, prescription data entry, automated dispensing systems, and inventory control. Strong knowledge of PHIPA compliance, patient safety, and workflow efficiency. Reliable, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
CareRx Corporation
Peterborough, Ontario
03.2025 - Current
- Prepare, package, and label medications including blister packs, strip packaging, and vials under pharmacist supervision.
- Operate PACMed and PACVision automated dispensing systems to fill, verify, troubleshoot, and correct medication rolls.
- Accurately enter prescriptions, refills, and updates into Kroll and eMAR systems, ensuring data integrity.
- Perform inventory control duties: receiving shipments, restocking, expiry date monitoring, and processing returns.
- Assist with non-sterile compounding of creams, liquids, and oral mixtures following SOPs.
- Organize and prepare daily medication deliveries for long-term care and retirement facilities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and regulatory-compliant pharmacy environment.
- Support administrative tasks including documentation, billing support, and audit readiness.
Resident Care Assistant
Centennial Place (AON) Long Term Care
Peterborough, Ontario
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted seniors with activities of daily living (ADLs) including mobility, dressing, feeding, toileting, and hygiene.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, completed charting, and communicated observations to care teams.
- Provided emotional support, companionship, and dementia-informed care in home settings.
- Supported clients with chronic conditions including diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and respiratory disorders.
- Ensured client safety, infection prevention, and comfort during appointments and daily routines.
Education
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Addiction and Mental Health (CAM)
Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario12.2025
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Fleming College
Ontario12.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Biochemistry
Anambra State University
Nigeria01.2011
Skills
- Medication preparation & blister packaging
- Prescription processing & data entry (Kroll, eMAR)
- Automated dispensing systems (PACMed, PACVision)
- Long-term care pharmacy operations
- Inventory management, expiry checks & returns
- Compounding assistance (non-sterile)
- Medication delivery preparation & logistics
- Regulatory compliance (PHIPA)
- Documentation & record-keeping
- Quality assurance & accuracy checks
- Administering medications (within scope)
- Vital signs monitoring & charting
- Dementia & chronic disease care
- Mobility, transfers & personal care
- Infection prevention & safety procedures
- Time management & attention to detail
- Team collaboration & communication
Certification
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Canadian Red Cross (Valid to 2027)
AVAILABILITY
Monday – Sunday (Flexible availability)
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
CareRx Corporation
03.2025 - Current
Resident Care Assistant
Centennial Place (AON) Long Term Care
01.2024 - 12.2024
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Fleming College
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Biochemistry
Anambra State University
Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Addiction and Mental Health (CAM)
Fleming College