Nkechinyere Egwuoba
Edmonton
Summary
Dedicated and Certified Health Care Aide with over 6 years of combined experience in Canada and Nigeria providing high quality continuing care in long term, acute, and home care. Skilled in supporting individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), dementia and palliative care, infection prevention and patient safety. Dedicated to promoting dignity, comfort and cultural sensitivity in diverse healthcare environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assitant/Home Support Worker
Northwood Health Services
11.2024 - Current
- Provide safe mobility and transfers, including use of lifts and adaptive devices.
- Provide in-home based care assisting clients with ADL's, meal prep and companionship
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention
- Deliver dementia care with empathy and respect for cultural diversity.
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT
NORTHWOODCARE HALIFAX INC.
02.2023 - Current
- Assist residents with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, dressing, and mobility support.
- Provide nutritional assistance and deliver meals, snacks, and fluids.
- Follow care plans to meet physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Support dementia and palliative clients using safe, respectful techniques.
- Participate in recreational activities to enhance residents’ engagement.
- Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT STUDENT
Oxford International College (formerly East Coast International College)
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered personal care to residents in various settings as part of CCA practicum.
- Assisted with safe transfers, feeding, and emotional support.
- Demonstrated a commitment to caregiving as a professional calling.
SENIOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Wellington Neurosurgery Centre Abuja Nigeria
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Supported Neurosurgery patients with rehabilitation, mobility and recovery care.
- Assisted in infection prevention, wound care and patient education.
- Delivered compassionate bedside care while respecting cultural and individual needs.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Wellington Neurosurgery Centre Abuja Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients with basic needs and ensured a safe environment.
- Administered oral and topical medications as per care plans.
- Coordinated closely with charge nurses to deliver consistent care.
Education
Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College
10.2023
Certificate - Caregiving
The Nanny Academy
03.2021
MBA - Management Information System
Nasarawa State University
03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Nigeria
01.2015
Skills
- Care giving and Personal Assistance
- Dementia & Palliative Care
- Emergency response and Client Safety
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Safe Patient Handling (Transfers, Lifts)
- Vital Signs Monitoring and Documentation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Activities of daily Living (ADLs)
Accomplishments
Awarded 100% tuition scholarship for Continuing Care Assistant program at Oxford International College.
Implemented safe patient handling techniques reducing risk of injury for residents.
Languages
English
Certification
- Certificate- All Northwood CCA accredited course 03/2023
- Certificate- Standard First Aid (St Johns Ambulance Saint-Jean) 03/2023
- Certificate- FOODSAFE: Level 1 Training Program 03/2023
- Certificate -CPR/AED/First-Aid (National CPRF Foundation) 01/2023
- Certificate First Aid 2022
- Certificate - Knowledge Element (Health Education England) 2022
- Certificate - Care Certificate - Understand Your Role 2022
- Certificate- Duty of Care 2022
- Certificate- Basic Life Support 2022
- Certificate- Infection Prevention and Control 2022
- Certificate - Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability 2022
- Certificate - Equality and Diversity 2022
- Certificate- Work in a person centered way 2022
- Certificate- Privacy and Dignity 2022
- Certificate- Communication 2022
- Certificate- Medications Competency 2022
- Certificate- Fluids and Nutrition 2022
- Certificate- Safeguarding Adults 2022
- Certificate- Safeguarding Children 2022
- Certificate- Food Hygiene 2020
- Certificate- Manual Handling 2020
Interests
Continuing education in nursing and healthcare practices
Promoting health and wellness amongst individuals
Timeline
Continuing Care Assitant/Home Support Worker
Northwood Health Services
11.2024 - Current
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT
NORTHWOODCARE HALIFAX INC.
02.2023 - Current
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT STUDENT
Oxford International College (formerly East Coast International College)
01.2023 - 10.2023
SENIOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Wellington Neurosurgery Centre Abuja Nigeria
01.2018 - 11.2022
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Wellington Neurosurgery Centre Abuja Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2018
Certificate - Caregiving
The Nanny Academy
MBA - Management Information System
Nasarawa State University
Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Nigeria
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