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Meg Ifeanyi-Okia

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dedicated Health Care Aide with extensive experience working as Home support, at Assisted living and also Long term Care, delivering compassionate, patient-focused care. Skilled in ambulation assistance and maintaining safety precautions, I effectively adapt to changing patient needs, ensuring comfort and dignity. A great team player. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Aide

Covenant Health (Edmonton General Continuing Care
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Connect care documentation
  • Follow care plans and work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare teams.

Health Care Aide

AgeCare South Terrance
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided daily living activities and total hygiene care to 7(Seven) patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient concerns, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Documenting reports of residents on the POC

Health Care Aide

Cogir Senior Living (Glenora Park)
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Working with elderly patients and providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
  • Ensuring the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the client's support plans
  • Helping clients with leisure activities
  • Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients
  • Assisting and satisfying the social and emotional needs of clients
  • Documenting and recording daily care report which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration.

Personal Support Worker

Kennedy Lodge Nursing Home
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through

active listening and empathetic communication skills.

  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • POC Documentation

Personal Support Worker

CBI Home Health
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assist clients in their homes with non-medical activities of daily living in accordance with individual care plans.
  • Companionship and social engagement
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Medication reminder and assistance
  • Assist with ambulating and mobilization of client
  • Light housekeeping duties

Direct Care Worker

Stewart Homes
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Assisted Residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted Residents with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep residents' bedroom clean.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Supervisor.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
  • Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Personal Support Worker

March of Dimes
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Education

Certificate - Health Care Aide

Alberta HCA Directory - 70693
Edmonton, AB
08-2023

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

CIMT College
Mississauga, ON
05-2022

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient lifting
  • Safety precautions
  • End-of-life care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to details

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Interests

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Fashion
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings

Software

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint

Timeline

Health Care Aide

Covenant Health (Edmonton General Continuing Care
12.2024 - Current

Health Care Aide

Cogir Senior Living (Glenora Park)
03.2024 - 12.2024

Health Care Aide

AgeCare South Terrance
12.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

CBI Home Health
04.2023 - 08.2023

Personal Support Worker

Kennedy Lodge Nursing Home
07.2022 - 09.2023

Personal Support Worker

March of Dimes
10.2021 - 04.2022

Direct Care Worker

Stewart Homes
05.2020 - 09.2022

Certificate - Health Care Aide

Alberta HCA Directory - 70693

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

CIMT College
Meg Ifeanyi-Okia