EDWARD IDIAKHOA
THOROLD,Ontario
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recuperative Care Support Worker
Niagara Region
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Maintained strict adherence to patient confidentiality guidelines, ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information.
- Provided respite care services to family caregivers, offering much-needed relief while maintaining a high standard of care for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or other essential outings.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect any potential health issues early on, allowing for timely intervention when needed.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient functioning.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both clients and their families by consistently exceeding expectations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement within the community and enhancing overall quality of life.
- Established rapport with clients and families to foster open communication and trust.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
02.2012 - 03.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or social engagements as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Personal Support Worker
Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts And Techn
Peterborough, ON06.2022
Skills
- Community Integration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient Care
- Physical Strength
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Verbal and written communication skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Diploma in Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- B. Sc Business Administration
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid Safe Management
- Valid Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Valid driver's licence
- Medication Administration (Pharmacology)
Timeline
Recuperative Care Support Worker
Niagara Region
03.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
02.2012 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Personal Support Worker
Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts And Techn
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