Ihuoma Anthony
Calary,AB
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing home support services, ensuring clients' comfort and well-being. Proven ability to manage daily tasks efficiently and adapt to varying needs and circumstances. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal results, known for dependability and flexibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
Private Home
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with mobility.
- Kept track of medications.
- Provided companionship.
Staff Nurse
Bundung Residental Care
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Caregiver
Bafrow Health Care Agency
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Communicated with patient's families about their medical progress.
- Ask questions to patient to asses their pain level.
- Drove client to their appointments.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Health Care Assistant
Africmed Nursing Home
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Major in Midwifery
American International University West Africa
Gambia04-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gambian College, School of Nursing And Midwifery
Gambia12-2010
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable to change
- Organized
- Respect for privacy
- Patient care
- Interpersonal communication
- Patience
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Private Home
05.2019 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Bafrow Health Care Agency
01.2016 - 04.2017
Staff Nurse
Bundung Residental Care
01.2013 - 12.2019
Health Care Assistant
Africmed Nursing Home
01.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Major in Midwifery
American International University West Africa
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gambian College, School of Nursing And Midwifery
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