Nancy Ikudehinbu
Scarborough,victoria
Summary
Nancy is a personal support professional with 2 years track record of success in providing superior bedside care to clients and performing housekeeping tasks. Deals tactfully and courteously with residents while strictly adhering to the prescribed personal support plan and applicable procedures and guidelines. Outstanding assessment skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Cofeeycrown
Bobcaygeon, ON
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
personal support worker
Noble care
Toronto , ON
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Care for people and families during periods of illness or recovery
- Provide bedside and personal care to clients and help them move, bathe, groom and get dressed and undressed
- Plan and prepare meals
- Change non-sterile dressings and give oral medications as instructed by your home care agency or supervisor
- Help with light housekeeping - for example, do laundry, wash dishes and make beds
- Spend time talking with your clients
- Documenting and recording daily care reports which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration
- Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory
- Assisting and satisfying the social and emotional needs of a client
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Early Childhood Educator
BookJane
Toronto , ON
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Planned field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
Dominion College
Skills
- AND COMPETENCIES:
- MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Access and Powerpoint)
- Taking proactive approach to the resolution of queries
- Basic software knowledge and skills
- Strong attention to details
- Know how to care for patients safely—for example, changing bandages, turning patients to prevent bed sores, applying medicinal lotions, helping with oral medication, and bathing patients
- Understand and follow emergency procedures
- Analytical skills and Evaluative Skilss
- Have good problem solving skills
- Work well with others and on your own
- Integrity and honesty
- Planning, organizing, and structuring work
- Accountability and Dependability
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Cofeeycrown
02.2023 - 09.2023
personal support worker
Noble care
08.2022 - 02.2023
Early Childhood Educator
BookJane
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
Dominion College
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