CHIOMA NORA NWACHUKWU
Canada
Summary
Trained Personal support worker skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement and physical care, including lifting, bathing, and feeding support. Understands age-related cognitive differences and creates safe environment through observation and infection control.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
E3 Community Services Inc
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted with development of individual service and treatment plan for assigned participant.
- Addressed critical issues with prompt emergency response and crisis intervention services.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, advance directives, guardianships, commitments, benefits and other elements specific to individual cases.
- Operated within specialized program requirements, obtaining client support for medical and personal needs.
Personal Support Worker
CHARTWELL
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming , laundry.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff in a timely manner
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, including changes in health status, treatments, and procedures
- Managed daily tasks to support people suffering from illness, injury, or dealing with effects of aging.
- Cared for person or family to expedite recovery during periods of illness.
- Aided client with activities of daily living to encourage independence.
- Provided basic housekeeping and companionship to help clients enhance quality of life.
Personal Support Worker
Heritage Nursing Home
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
- Reported any changes in client condition to supervisor and other medical personnel
- Assisted clients in their daily activities and helped them maintain their independence
- Developed individualized care plans that addressed the specific needs of clients
- Administered medications as prescribed and monitored their effects
- Developed strong relationships with clients and their families, providing emotional support as needed
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfers to ensure their safety and comfort
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of Cape Breton
Sydney, NS05.2024
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team Experienced
- Helped clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming to avoid skin breakdown and infections
- Prepared and picked up meals for patients to nutritional needs
- Effective Time Management Experienced
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition
Certification
CPR / First Aid certified, Food Handler Certified. Vulnerable Sector Check, CPI ,SMG ,GPA ,AODA, ICS.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
E3 Community Services Inc
06.2023 - 08.2025
Personal Support Worker
CHARTWELL
01.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Support Worker
Heritage Nursing Home
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of Cape Breton
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