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Jane Oluchi Ugochukwu

Personal Support Worker
Toronto

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker seeking to provide high-quality, person-centered care that enhances the well-being, dignity, and independence of individuals. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and implementing behavioral support strategies. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and respectful environment while collaborating with healthcare teams and families to ensure comprehensive care. Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Donak Nursing Home
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks to promote overall well-being
  • Monitored vital signs and promptly reported any changes in health status
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate appointments and medications
  • Adapted care routines to meet evolving health needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving
  • Provided compassionate care and assistance to family members, ensuring a comfortable living environment
  • Administered medication and maintained accurate health records for compliance with prescribed treatments

Behaviour Specialist

Federal Ministry of Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Develops and implementing individualized behavioural protocols
  • Interacting with residents families and visitors, facilitating home visits
  • Worked closely with individuals to implement and monitor behavioral changes
  • Documenting and maintaining accurate records of behavioural data medication, and administration incident reports

Health Educator

Rivers State Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Actively participated in various HIV and sexual health initiatives in rural areas, including surveys, distribution of self-test kits, sensitization campaigns, and educational programs in schools
  • Deployed training aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, promoting testing, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual health
  • Participated in teaching and training individuals, groups about healthy behaviors, disease prevention and management, collaborating with stakeholders to promote health education and disease prevention

Substance Abuse Control Officer

Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated in providing training and awareness programs targeted at effects of substance abuse, its risks and prevention strategies
  • Provided counseling to individual struggling with substance abuse, connecting them with treatments, support groups, while monitoring their progress and providing guidance
  • Collaborated with professional health care personnel and other law enforcement personnel to address substance abuse issues while providing comprehensive support to the affected communities

Victim Services Coordinator

Nkpolu Community Secondary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Supported young girls who have experienced sexual abuse, ensured their safety and well-being, and coordinated services like counseling, legal help, and medical care
  • Educated clients and families about their rights and available resources, and provided crisis support and emotional care during difficult times
  • Worked with law enforcement and community services to provide coordinated care

Education

Social Service Worker Diploma -

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Higher National Diploma - Banking and Finance

Abia State Polytechnic
01.2012 - 08.2014

Ordinary National Diploma - Banking & Finance

Abia State Polytechnic
01.2009 - 08.2011

Skills

  • Empathy
  • Compassion
  • Client Support
  • Rapport Building
  • Trust Building
  • Strong Communication
  • Effective Listening
  • Feedback Validation
  • Relationship Building
  • Diversity Awareness
  • Cultural Respect

Skillsandqualities

  • Empathy and compassionate.
  • Ability to understand and support clients.
  • Provide support and building rapport with clients to facilitate trust building.
  • Strong communication and effective listening skills.
  • Communicate clearly, obtain feedback to validate understanding.
  • Effective communication and relationship building.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and groups.
  • Understand and respect diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Respect for individual biases and behavior, understand unique needs of targets population or communities.
  • Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to handle challenging situations, remain calm and maintain composure in difficult situations.
  • Prioritize, adapt to change with good time management skills.
  • Apply risk-based data driven decision making.
  • Inspire confidence by co-creating quality solutions that are tailored to client unique situations.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Donak Nursing Home
01.2022 - 01.2023

Behaviour Specialist

Federal Ministry of Health
01.2021 - 01.2022

Health Educator

Rivers State Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 01.2020

Substance Abuse Control Officer

Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
01.2017 - 01.2019

Victim Services Coordinator

Nkpolu Community Secondary School
01.2015 - 01.2017

Higher National Diploma - Banking and Finance

Abia State Polytechnic
01.2012 - 08.2014

Ordinary National Diploma - Banking & Finance

Abia State Polytechnic
01.2009 - 08.2011

Social Service Worker Diploma -

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Jane Oluchi UgochukwuPersonal Support Worker