Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Joy Afoma Ezebube

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience skilled in patient care assessment and fostering genuine relationships. Recognized for enhancing clients' quality of life through compassionate support and effective communication. Proven ability to monitor health conditions and advocate for patient needs, ensuring dignity and independence in daily living.

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 7years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Light of Prairies
01.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Support clients social, physical and emotional needs to help them integrate into the local community.
  • Work with leadership, parents nd volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for groups meetings.


Caregiver

Eden Care Communities
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Caregiver

Light House
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Child and Youth Worker

Joyti Care Home
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
  • Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
  • Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, theories, and best practices within the field of child and youth work.

Child and Youth Care Support Worker

IBA Housing Local Government Lagos, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Education

Diploma - IDT Interactive Design And Technologh

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK
03-2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Lagos State University, Nigeria
Nigeria
01-2018

Skills

Assist residents in reaching their personal goals outlined in their person-centered

plans

Physical Support:

Provide personalized support with personal care, including bathing, teeth brushing,

shaving, grooming, nail care, application of creams and makeup, and assistance with

personal hygiene products Always prioritize promoting independence

Support residents with dressing and undressing as needed

Assist with bowel and bladder care, including helping on and off the toilet,

providing peri care before and after using the washroom, changing attends, and

aiding with assistive devices like catheters, enemas, and ostomy bags Use safe techniques for moving and lifting residents, utilizing aids and lifts

according to Transfer-Lifting-Repositioning Techniques

Assist with range-of-motion and personal exercise programs

Mealtime Magic:

Assist in planning, preparing, and serving meals, as well as cleaning up afterward

Ensure everyone receives quality food and aid with eating as needed

Monitor and ensure proper nutrition and hydration

Health Guardian:

Provide first aid and medical care when needed, such as applying creams or

ointments, repositioning, and changing dressings

Administer medication as per protocol

Monitor residents' health, noting any changes

Accompany residents to activities, appointments, and offer support

Collect specimens (urine, stool, and sputum) and transport to the lab when required

Promote social, spiritual, and emotional well-being, reporting any changes in

behavior

Maintain an adequate supply of supplies for everyone

Perform palliative and end-of-life care when necessary

Collaborative Communicator:

Foster effective communication with residents and their support systems

Utilize Red-e-app for staying up-to-date and communicating with the team

Observe, report, and record physical and psychological observations or changes in

residents' conditions Document important information in residents' chartsCleaning Extraordinaire

Change bed linens, empty hampers, manage waste disposal, and keep rooms tidy

Launder resident items as needed

Clean and sanitize equipment and surroundings, including wheelchairs, IV poles,

nebulizers, bed pans, and nail clippers

Special Skills:

Assist others when needed

Safely handle waste, including contaminated items and sharps

Care for home animals and plants if required

Answer phones, take messages, and contribute to process improvements

Complete transfer/lift/repositioning and falls prevention assessments

Check equipment and report any issues promptly

Assist in emergencies following established plans

Fulfill other job duties as requested by the Community Care Manager, Director of Community Living Supports, or Executive Director of Community Living Supports

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Certification

  • Food Safety
  • Standard First Aid And CPR/AED level C
  • WHMIS certification
  • TLR(Transferring, Lifting and Repositioning)
  • PBS(Positive Behavior Support)
  • Drivers License
  • Supporting People Successfully Training
  • Comprehensive Personnel planning and Support policy(CPP&SP)

Timeline

Caregiver

Light of Prairies
01.2025 - Current

Caregiver

Light House
02.2024 - 08.2024

Caregiver

Eden Care Communities
05.2023 - 11.2024

Child and Youth Worker

Joyti Care Home
10.2021 - 02.2022

Child and Youth Care Support Worker

IBA Housing Local Government Lagos, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2021

Diploma - IDT Interactive Design And Technologh

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Lagos State University, Nigeria

Additional Information

Skills that I have

  • Fluent English
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Good with people, organized and effective in communication
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Understanding of the mission and risk

Handling Challenge

  • Remain calm and helpful with the resident who may act differently
  • Treat everyone with respect and kindness
Joy Afoma Ezebube