NDUKWO AWO
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
HEART ALIKE
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Established trusting relationships with elderly clients, ensuring their emotional needs were met alongside physical care.
- Contributed to increased overall happiness among elderly clients by fostering a positive atmosphere within the caregiving environment.
- Alleviated feelings of isolation among elderly clients by encouraging social interaction both within the facility and with outside community groupsevents.
- Provided mental stimulation for dementia patients through engaging activities designed to slow cognitive decline.
- Promoted physical wellness among residents by assisting in exercise programs specifically designed for older adults.
CAREGIVER
ANGELS HOME CARE SERVICES
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
No Degree - PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
MISSISSAUGA CAREER COLLEGE
Mississauga, ONAssociate of Science - HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER
ANGELS HOME CARE INSTITUTE
ABUJA NIGERIA10.2019
Skills
Compassionate Caregiving
Dementia Care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Social interaction
End of life care
Meal Preparation
Nutritional knowledge
First Aid Training
Mobility Assistance
Incontinence care
Physical therapy support
Respite Care
Time Management
First aid and safety
Patient Care
Relationship Building
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Certification
- CPR & AED
- C.P.I CERTIFIED
- SHELTER COURSE CERTIFIED
- W.H.M.I.S CERTIFIED
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
HEART ALIKE
10.2023 - 04.2024
CAREGIVER
ANGELS HOME CARE SERVICES
01.2020 - 01.2022
No Degree - PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
MISSISSAUGA CAREER COLLEGE
Associate of Science - HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER
ANGELS HOME CARE INSTITUTE
- CPR & AED
- C.P.I CERTIFIED
- SHELTER COURSE CERTIFIED
- W.H.M.I.S CERTIFIED
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