Chinemerem Erugo
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Puldorf Community Living Services Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
06.2024 - Current
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Supervisor
C.E.Homes and Services ltd
Port Harcourt , Nigeria
02.2019 - 04.2024
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Writing of detail work plans for project
- Supervise the planning and execution of branding initiatives that position the company as a customer first brand
Site Supervisor
Tacoe Resources ltd
Port Harcourt , Nigeria
09.2011 - 01.2019
- Investigated accidents or near-miss incidents; documented findings in an incident report form.
- Controlled access at the site during working hours; monitored visitors' movements while they were on the premises.
- Scheduled and coordinated resources for all maintenance activities in order to meet project deadlines.
- Ensure project execution by adhering to the project plan and budget
- Supervised wide range of project such as residentialbuildings,warehouse,school,hospital,hostes,commercial buildings
Patient Care Provider
Mireva medical hospital
, Nigeria
06.2005 - 11.2007
- Recognized potential problems or complications early on and took action accordingly.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Monitored patient progress towards goals established in their treatment plan.
- Assessed physical condition of patients by taking vital signs, noting any changes in condition or behavior.
- Demonstrated compassion when communicating with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practices.
- Educated family members about proper home care techniques following discharge from hospital and clinic.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing care to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Architecture
Abia State University
Abia State Nigeria 08-2003
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Abia State University
Abia State,Nigeria 08-2000
Skills
- Quality report and Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Decision maker/problem solver
- Leadership and excellent interpersonal skills
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Puldorf Community Living Services Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Supervisor
C.E.Homes and Services ltd
02.2019 - 04.2024
Site Supervisor
Tacoe Resources ltd
09.2011 - 01.2019
Patient Care Provider
Mireva medical hospital
06.2005 - 11.2007
Master of Science - Architecture
Abia State University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Abia State University
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