Goodnews Onovas Edem
Saint John
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Attendant with proven experience supporting residents in long-term care, hospital, and homecare settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, and personal hygiene while maintaining a safe, dignified, and comfortable environment. Proficient in dementia care, medication reminders, and infection control practices. Recognized for strong communication, empathy, and teamwork in delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Attendant II
Horizon Health Network
07.2025 - Current
- - Assist clients with daily living activities, mobility, and exercise.
- - Provide companionship and support to promote mental and emotional wellbeing.
- - Prepare and serve meals tailored to dietary needs.
- - Ensure a clean, safe, and clutter-free environment.
- - Monitor patient condition and report changes to healthcare professionals.
Resident Attendant
Kennebec Manor Nursing Home
04.2025 - 07.2025
- - Delivered personal care and assisted residents with mobility and hygiene needs.
- - Provided medication reminders and encouraged social interaction.
- - Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support.
- - Maintained a safe and hygienic living space for residents.
Caregiver
Homecare By Design
09.2024 - 04.2025
- - Provided one-on-one in-home care to elderly clients.
- - Assisted with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
- - Maintained patient records and observed/report changes in condition.
- - Supported independence and improved quality of life for clients.
Clinical Placement (PSW Training)
Turnbull Nursing Home
12.2024 - 12.2024
- - Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, and daily activities.
- - Operated mechanical lifts for total-care patients.
- - Documented patient care activities and communicated with nursing staff.
Nurse Assistant
Makwalla Health Care Services
03.2021 - 08.2024
- - Assisted patients with personal care, feeding, mobility, and toileting.
- - Monitored vital signs (blood sugar, weight, blood pressure).
- - Maintained accurate patient records and reported updates to medical staff.
- - Ensured patient comfort and safety in clinical and homecare settings.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker (Acute Care)
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)
Saint John, NB06.2025
Diploma - Early Childhood and Care Education
Corona College of Education
Nigeria07.2024
Certificate - Caregiving & Healthcare Assistance (900 Hours)
Veritas University
Nigeria05.2024
Healthcare Assistant Training -
Makwalla Health Care Services
Nigeria02.2021
Skills
- Patient & Elder Care (feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility)
- Dementia & Cognitive Care
- Safe Transfer Techniques (hoist, wheelchair, transfer belt, slider board)
- Medication Assistance & Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & Safety Practices
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
- Effective Communication & Rapport Building
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
Certification
- Food Safety Course – Nov 2024
- Work Safety NB – 2024
- Intermediate Workplace First Aid – CPR C/AED, St. John NB — Sep 2024
- CPR/AED & Bleeding Control – Nigerian Red Cross — Jun 2024
- International Healthcare Administration — Nov 2023
- Advanced Elder Care & Gerontology — Oct 2023
- Basic Life Support — Sep 2023
- Advanced Dementia Care — Jul 2023 / Jan 2023
- Advanced Infection Control & Prevention — Jun 2023
- Nursing Assistant: Patient Care – Makwalla Health Care Services — Feb 2021
Additional Information
- Up-to-date with immunizations: TB, COVID-19, Influenza, Varicella, MMR.
- Caring, empathetic personality with strong observational skills.
- Multicultural healthcare experience in Canada and Nigeria.
Timeline
Patient Care Attendant II
Horizon Health Network
07.2025 - Current
Resident Attendant
Kennebec Manor Nursing Home
04.2025 - 07.2025
Clinical Placement (PSW Training)
Turnbull Nursing Home
12.2024 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Homecare By Design
09.2024 - 04.2025
Nurse Assistant
Makwalla Health Care Services
03.2021 - 08.2024
Diploma - Personal Support Worker (Acute Care)
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)
Diploma - Early Childhood and Care Education
Corona College of Education
Certificate - Caregiving & Healthcare Assistance (900 Hours)
Veritas University
Healthcare Assistant Training -
Makwalla Health Care Services
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