Jane Onwuzurike
Lawrencetown
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Practical Nursing Graduate (December 2025) with hands-on experience as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), seeking to leverage clinical and caregiving skills in a graduate practical nurse role. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through empathetic care and effective communication while fostering a supportive environment for patients and colleagues. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and grow professionally within the organization. Strong dedication to continuous learning and improvement in nursing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Mountain Lea Lodge
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, oral hygiene and ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assist residents with mobility, transfer from bed to chair, and repositioning to maintain comfort.
- Supported patients during end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Charting of the care provided, including any changes in the patient’s condition or concerns.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
Long Term Care Assistant
Mountain Lea Lodge
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provide companionship and meaningful interaction with residents.
- Help with daily routine such as tidying rooms, making beds and changing linens as necessary.
- Assist with feeding
- Perform light housekeeping task, such as cleaning wash basins and dental cups
- Answer call bells and take appropriate action to assist residents or seek help from nursing staff.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as Registered nurses (RNs) and Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and assist with tasks like transporting residents.
Instructor
MCAD
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging dance lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing best practices in choreography and class management.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and creativity.
- Incorporated music theory into lessons to develop students' understanding of rhythm and timing.
- Evaluated dance techniques regularly, refining instructional approaches for improved outcomes.
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist with supervising residents to and from their own room and between care areas.
- Work well independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide companionship to residents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Sitter
Nurse Next Door
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Alerting nurses when patient needs help.
- Supervising patients in my care.
- Assisting patients with basic request.
- Accompany patients to activities and keeping them company.
- Alerting nurses when patient needs help
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Middleton, NS12-2025
Diploma - Science Laboratory Technology
Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
Ogun, Nigeria08-2018
High School Diploma -
Ipakodo Senior Grammar School
Lagos, Nigeria06-2015
Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Dementia care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Mobility support
- Able to communicate and interact effectively with individuals of all levels
- Committed to excellent service and customer satisfaction
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and productive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attendance, punctual, timely, reliable
- Good team player
- Work hard, learn quickly, willing, and able to assume responsibility
- Good computer skills
Languages
English
Certification
- WHMIS
- First Aid Training
- Dementia: Understanding the journey
- PACE
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Mountain Lea Lodge
04.2024 - Current
Long Term Care Assistant
Mountain Lea Lodge
01.2024 - 04.2024
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
08.2023 - 12.2023
Sitter
Nurse Next Door
08.2023 - 12.2023
Instructor
MCAD
07.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Diploma - Science Laboratory Technology
Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Ipakodo Senior Grammar School
Similar Profiles
Ashley GregoryAshley Gregory
Continuing Care Assistant at Mountain Lea LodgeContinuing Care Assistant at Mountain Lea Lodge
Elijah WoodElijah Wood
Assistant Manager at McGregor Mountain Lodge/ Castle Mountain LodgeAssistant Manager at McGregor Mountain Lodge/ Castle Mountain Lodge
MATTHEW AUBUCHONMATTHEW AUBUCHON
Assistant Manager at Appalachian Mountain Club - Cardigan LodgeAssistant Manager at Appalachian Mountain Club - Cardigan Lodge
Brendon MercerBrendon Mercer
Head of Business Development and Finance at League Data LimitedHead of Business Development and Finance at League Data Limited
Cameron BrownCameron Brown
2 Week Work Term at Maritime Pressure Works2 Week Work Term at Maritime Pressure Works