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Margaret Agbasoga

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Motivated Caregiver trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Provider

Saint Vincent de Paul Society Home for Disability
Scarborough, ON
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
  • Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
  • Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading, playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
  • Assessed client needs on an ongoing basis and reported any changes to the supervisor or case manager promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration when necessary.
  • Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.
  • Observed behavioral changes in clients and reported them to the appropriate personnel immediately.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with clients in their home environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information about patients.
  • Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.

Personal Care Aide

Schlegel villages
Whitby, ON
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening to their concerns and providing comfort.
  • Organized and maintained supplies in the home environment to ensure client safety.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms.
  • Assisted with ambulation using appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client based on needs assessment.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation with the client about current events or topics of interest.
  • Answered questions from family members regarding care plans for the client.

Caregiver

Cardinal Nannies
Oshawa, ON
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.

Healthcare Support Worker

Lord's Healing Grace Clinic
Delta State, Nigeria
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in patient transfers, utilizing proper body mechanics and safety protocols.

· Maintained and updated client’s case note and other records daily.

· Ensured that all required documentation was complete and accurate.

· Responsible for the business operations, facility supervision and maintenance.

· Created and reviewed budgets and assess business performance.

· Facilitated physical, recreational, social and educational activities. Provided clients with a positive role model.

· Assisted clients with personal hygiene and grooming i.e. bathing, oral hygiene, and toileting.

And prepared meals, snacks, etc. with safe food handling and preparation, safety, and health standards.

· Provided supervision and guidance for clients during skill building.

· Assured that all medication was administered, following the current procedures.

· Responsible for providing direction to full-time and part-time staff as required.

Healthcare Assistant

Bryant Clinic
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding patients.

· Administered bedside and personal care, such personal hygiene assistance.

· Transported participants to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.

· Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

· Completed shifts notes and reported any incident accordingly.

· Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.

· Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

· Instruct and advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, and infant care.

· Plan, shop for, and prepare meals, including special diets, and assist families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.

· Participated in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.

Education

Post Graduate Business Administration - Business Administration

Trent University
Oshawa, ON
04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Delta State University Abraka
Nigeria
02-2012

Skills

  • Medication Distribution
  • Personal Care
  • Emotional Support
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Mobility support
  • Housekeeping support
  • Medical Documentation
  • Disability Support
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Elderly Care
  • Mental Health Support
  • Medical Records Management

Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention 2024

Food handler Certificate 2023

First Aid and CPR training, Ontario Canada 2023

Caredemy Care and Basic Life support Course 2022

Healthcare Aid Training 2018

Safety and Health, CPR training 2016

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Care Provider

Saint Vincent de Paul Society Home for Disability
02.2024 - Current

Personal Care Aide

Schlegel villages
01.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Cardinal Nannies
11.2023 - 01.2024

Healthcare Support Worker

Lord's Healing Grace Clinic
01.2020 - 08.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Bryant Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2022

Post Graduate Business Administration - Business Administration

Trent University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Delta State University Abraka

Crisis Prevention Intervention 2024

Food handler Certificate 2023

First Aid and CPR training, Ontario Canada 2023

Caredemy Care and Basic Life support Course 2022

Healthcare Aid Training 2018

Safety and Health, CPR training 2016

Margaret Agbasoga