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Kudirat Giwa

Calgary

Summary

A dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a three-year experience in health care. Able to adapt to different work situations while providing outstanding care and support to clients and their family members. Committed to strong work ethics and professionalism. Dependable, reliable and punctual. Takes pride in providing respectful and responsible and socially responsible care with integrity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Support Worker

General Hospital, Nigeria.
01.2022 - 09.2024

• Performed ethical and respectful care based on established policies and practices, and operating procedure.

• Assisted and supported clients to participate in a meaningful way in their personal life planning, in the identification of personal goals and aspirations, and in the definition and expansion of opportunities for personal growth and meaningful, valued roles within the community.
• Provided hands-on care to patients by assisting them to feed and take medications while respecting their autonomy.
• Safely transported patients using mechanical aids such as wheel chairs and stretchers.
• Provided personal care and hygiene services to patients based on their unique needs.
• Maintained patients’ records and ensured communication with colleagues and other health professionals.
• Performed observations and monitoring of client’s conditions by taking vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration and oxygen saturation.
• Provided care for clients with brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, diabetes, and neurological conditions.
• Provided care for clients with challenging behaviors, mental health concerns and those with disabilities.
• Provided end of life care for terminally ill patients and ensured their housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Implemented client-centered plans designed to support and assist adults, youth, and children with disabilities and mental illness in the areas of behavior management and personal care while taking into account clients’ preferences during the provision of their care.
• Promoted meaningful community participation and inclusion of clients by assisting/supporting them in the establishment and maintenance of shared, respectful relationships within the community.
• Participated in health education, addiction programs and outreaches with linkage to community resources.
• Reinforced health and safety protocols with clients, visitors and colleagues.
• Performed psycho-social assessments and evaluations of current needs.

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS) - Dentistry

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
08-2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Client record management
  • Behavior management
  • Community engagement
  • Health education
  • Psycho-social assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention

Certification

  • Suicide Prevention Risk Assessment and Management (SPRAM) 2024
  • Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Level C with Basic Life Support (BLS) 2024
  • WHMIS 2024
  • Understanding learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2024
  • Caring for Someone with Epilepsy 2024
    Stroke Awareness 2024
  • Dementia Level 1 2024
  • Parkinson's Disease 2024
  • Eating Disorders Awareness 2024
  • Record Keeping 2024
  • Fire Safety 2024
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2024
  • Infection Prevention and Control

Timeline

Healthcare Support Worker

General Hospital, Nigeria.
01.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS) - Dentistry

University of Ibadan
Kudirat Giwa