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JOYCE NAKIMULI

ottawa,ON

Summary

Energetic hardworking employee dedicated to provide top-quality, patient-centered care, highly skilled at assisting with daily living activities and resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care and safety. Multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to give every client a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Patient Sitter Companion

Global HealthCare Services and The Ottawa Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Reduced falls risk for patients by consistently providing vigilant supervision and assistance with mobility and to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Assisted with patient transfers,positioning,and ambulation as needed.
  • Informed nurses of any changes in patient condition or behavior.
  • Observed behaviors of patients for unusual reactions or changes in mood and attitude.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene needs such as bathing and toileting.
  • Aided mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Read books and magazines to help keep patients entertained during long stays in hospital rooms.

Health Care Aide

Waterford Retirement Residence
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted in feeding patients who are unable to feed them selves.
  • Used mobility devices in transporting patients.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.

Volunteer

Caldwell Family
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
  • Offered support and assistance to community members.

Education

Health Care Aide

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Ottawa, ON
07-2024

Skills

  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient Lifting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassionate care giver
  • Toileting assistance
  • Stress tolerance

Languages

English
Limited Working

Timeline

Patient Sitter Companion

Global HealthCare Services and The Ottawa Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Health Care Aide

Waterford Retirement Residence
06.2024 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Caldwell Family
11.2023 - 04.2024

Health Care Aide

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
JOYCE NAKIMULI