Favour Orung-Bassey
personal support worker
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, with adequate coaching in geriatric care, person, family and community care, mental health, and therapeutic recreation intervention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Bloom Care Solution
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients
- Support meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client.
Recreation Therapy Assistant
The Annex Retirement Residence
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients' overall health through balanced nutrition.
Head of Optometry Department
Methodist General Government Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive examination of the internal and external structures of the eyes
- Tested visual equity of a patient to get result of the extend of vision level
- Assisted dispensing optical devices for such as glasses, contact lenses
- Diagnosed and treated ocular diseases
- Rehabilitated the visually impaired.
Clinical Optometry Intern
Nigeria Christian Institute Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Improved patient satisfaction by conducting thorough eye examinations and providing personalized eyewear recommendations
- Provided eye care services for patients with visual impairments in hospital facility Conducted external and internal examination
- Referred patients with pathological cases to ophthalmology for eye surgery
- Developed strong relationships with optical lab technicians to ensure accurate eyeglass fabrication and timely delivery to patients
- Helped to determine how to apply the science of vision to new products.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology -
Fanshawe College
ON, Canada08.2024
Personal Support Worker Training Certificate -
CDM Career College
QC, Canada01.2024
B.SC: Doctor Of Optometry -
Abia State University
09.2010
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of aging process
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
- Knowledge of person-centered planning principles and practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High emotional intelligence with a strong focus on patience, empathy, and compassion
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, Red Cross, Canada, 01/01/27
- Certificate in Low Vision Course, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, 06/01/19
Timeline
Recreation Therapy Assistant
The Annex Retirement Residence
05.2024 - 08.2024
Personal Support Worker
Bloom Care Solution
02.2024 - Current
Head of Optometry Department
Methodist General Government Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2023
Clinical Optometry Intern
Nigeria Christian Institute Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2012
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology -
Fanshawe College
Personal Support Worker Training Certificate -
CDM Career College
B.SC: Doctor Of Optometry -
Abia State University
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