Joseph Emedem-Chukwuji
Dartmouth,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate care professional with a strong focus on providing high-quality daily living assistance and engaging activities. Committed to fostering a safe and comfortable environment for clients while preserving their independence and dignity. Proven ability to collaborate with families and healthcare professionals for optimal client care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant in Training
Oakwood Terrace
Dartmouth
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Provided person centered, high-quality care to residents in the nursing home
- Ensured dignified and respectful care for Residents in the nursing home
- Assisted residents with their meals
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and conversation
- Assisted residents with all activities of daily living
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with staff members or family members.
Care/Support Worker
Cygnet Healthcare Hospital
Maidstone, Kent
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided person centered, high-quality care to service users within hospital
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Supported service users with shopping, monitored individuals' conditions, and managed money
- Ensured dignified and respectful care for all service users
- Maintained accurate report, and care records
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals in a multi-disciplinary team
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Assisted clients with ADLs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Recognized and reported changes in patients' health status.
Care/Support Worker
Hafod Care
Cardiff, Wales
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Ensured health and safety, protecting adults from abuse, and maintaining dignity
- Maintained professional boundaries with service users
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activities
- Assisted with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being noting significant changes
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members.
Healthcare Support Worker
ProCare Nursing Agency
Cardiff, Wales
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Maintained hazard-free home environments
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being noting and reporting significant changes
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure, and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Healthcare Support Worker
Safehands Recruitment Agency
Cardiff, Wales
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, running errands and household chores to maintain general wellness
- Maintained safety with hazard-free home environments
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Lafargeholcim EPC Project. Construction of 16MW Coal Power Plant.
Ashaka, Gombe
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, developed corrective action plans, and monitored implementation
- Ensured the proper use of personal protective equipment by workers
- Created risk assessments and evaluated existing safety measures to identify areas of improvement
- Maintained records of safety inspection results, employee injuries and illnesses, near misses, and other related data
- Analyzed accident and injury data from various sources to identify problem areas requiring corrective action
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies
- Provided training on safe work practices to employees following OSHA regulations
- Developed safety protocols and procedures for hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal
- Responded quickly to employee inquiries concerning safety concerns or questions about applicable regulations
- Educated employees on safe work practices through written communications and presentations
- Participated in meetings regarding health and safety issues involving management representatives from multiple departments
- Assisted with the development of job hazard analyses for new or revised tasks within assigned department.
Education
Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant in Health Care Management -
CBBC Career College
07.2024
Master of Science (M.S.) in Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
07.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education /Accountancy -
Abia State University
07.2002
Skills
- Leadership skills and teamwork
- Excellent communication skills, Behavior redirection
- Possesses excellent planning and management skills
- Goal oriented and ability to accomplish tasks within the deadline
- Microsoft office (MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to use all machinery found in hospital, care facility and nursing homes, mobility assistance
- Excellent problem solving and calm under pressure
- Respect for privacy and dignity
- Compassionate, patient and calm under pressure
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Client Documentation, and record management
- Ambulating Patients
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- WHMIS & OHS Legislation. Aware. NS
- First Aid and CPR Level C. Red Cross Canada
- Food handler certificate
- PSTS/Conflict Management & PMVA Theory and Practical (Online & Physical Training)
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Manual Handling and moving of Fluid Balance and Vital Signs
- Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experience + (CRADLE) – December 18
Hobbies and Interests
Reading & Football
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant in Training
Oakwood Terrace
01.2024 - 01.2024
Care/Support Worker
Cygnet Healthcare Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
Care/Support Worker
Hafod Care
04.2021 - 07.2022
Healthcare Support Worker
Safehands Recruitment Agency
04.2021 - 11.2021
Healthcare Support Worker
ProCare Nursing Agency
03.2021 - 05.2022
Health and Safety Coordinator
Lafargeholcim EPC Project. Construction of 16MW Coal Power Plant.
08.2018 - 03.2021
Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant in Health Care Management -
CBBC Career College
Master of Science (M.S.) in Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education /Accountancy -
Abia State University
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