Deborah Irabor
Gloucester,ON
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with a proven track record at UBTH Hospital, enhancing client wellness through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in daily living assistance and first aid, adept at fostering independence in clients. Achieved a 40% improvement in client social skills development, showcasing strong problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
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Work History
Support Worker
UBTH Hospital
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
Caregiver
Light Tower Elder Carehome
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Theater
University of Benin
Benin City Edo State08.2023
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Relationship building
- Behavioral support
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transportation assistance
- Life skills development
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mobility support
- Clean driving record
- Skill development
- First aid and CPR
- Mental health assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW) - National Association of Social Workers.
Timeline
Support Worker
UBTH Hospital
Caregiver
Light Tower Elder Carehome
Bachelor Of Arts - Theater
University of Benin
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