Ifunanya Ejindu
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Aide with proven expertise in patient-focused care and dementia knowledge, honed at Little Steps Care Foundation and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu. Excelled in maintaining privacy and recording vital signs, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing. A reliable team player committed to improving healthcare outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Little Steps Care Foundation
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted with daily activities, promoting client independence and overall wellbeing.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the care setting.
- Implemented various activities to encourage socialization and assist the client.
- Reported changes in individual condition and health to the family as needed.
- Worked closely with the client’s speech therapist, occupational therapist and psychologist as well as reported improvement to both the parent and the therapists.
- Provide support with behavioral situations.
- Developed friendly relationships and credibility with parents, educating children, playing and doing art projects together.
Health Care Aide
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Education
No Degree -
Health Care Aide Education Program
AlbertaSkills
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding Assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Maintaining privacy
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Bedside manner
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Little Steps Care Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Health Care Aide
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu
01.2021 - 04.2023
No Degree -
Health Care Aide Education Program
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