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DORCAS IWUCHUKWU

DORCAS IWUCHUKWU

personal support worker
mississauga,on

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Nile valley care home
2022.01 - 2024.04

Personal Support Worker

faith alive care home
06.2019 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Jos
09.2006 - 03.2012

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Nile valley care home
ABUJA, F.C.T
2022.01 - 2024.04
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.

Personal Support Worker

faith alive care home
ABUJA, F.C.T
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Jos
Plateau ,Jos. Nigeria
09.2006 - 03.2012

Skills

  • Dietary Needs
  • Excellent organizational skills and Time management skills
  • Empathy and compassion for seniors
  • Problem-solving skills and Attention to details
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • calm under pressure
  • friendly and collaborative
  • Ability to recognize safety
  • Medication Reminders
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Personal Care Support
  • Household Organization
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Bathing
  • Communication Assistance
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Performance Improvement
  • Clean Living Spaces
  • Healthy Eating
  • First Aid Certification
  • Problem Identification
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Household Management
  • Continuous Development
  • Personalized Support

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyles for residents. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

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