Nneka Okeke
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Ambitious undergraduate university student looking for a dynamic work environment and the ability to gain leadership skills. Currently a holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from the University of Calgary and pursuing a second Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Lethbridge. A health care worker with over five years experience, she is able to thrive in team-based environments and is a passionate and reliable employee.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society
Lethbridge
12.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
Tutor
Cambridge Learning Services Inc.
Calgary, AB
02.2022 - Current
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to understand new lessons.
- Communicated student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports or in person.
- Read class materials and topics to prepare for tutoring sessions.
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking to challenge and probe students to think outside of box.
Health Care Aide
Carewest Fanning Centre
Calgary, AB
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other activities of daily living to encourage healthy habits and wellness.
- Documented and reported vital signs to track client baseline conditions.
- Reported unusual observations and behaviors that occurred throughout the shift.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Child Development Aide
Huntington Hills Community Association
Calgary, AB
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Early Childhood Educator
Coded Minds Canada
Calgary, AB
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
Early Childhood Educator
Coded Minds
Calgary, Alberta
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for children.
- Observed children to record development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness and progress.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Community Rehabilitation Worker
Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA)
Calgary, AB
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Educated on-site clients in therapeutic exercise equipment use and operation.
- Assisted with gait training and supported patient safety in cases of total loss of balance.
- Supported ADLs and room transfers for in-patient procedures.
- Helped patients perform daily living activities as part of overall therapy plan.
Summer Fashion Associate
Penningtons
Calgary, AB
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Advised clients on strategies for matching particular styles and coordinating stylish outfits.
- Leveraged trend knowledge and listened carefully to customers' needs to effectively target clothing and accessories recommendations.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Resolved complaints and processed exchanges.
- Returned merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Mobile Sales Associate
Best Buy
Calgary, AB
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Explained latest promotions, sales incentives and offerings to promote savings and drive sales.
- Welcomed guests and asked open-ended questions to best determine which products would meet needs.
- Encouraged customers to consider purchasing accessories and warranties, resulting in successful sale.
- Answered guest questions and walked through features of wireless devices to resolve confusion about device features.
- Demonstrated and sold mobile devices to guests, showcasing latest product features and capabilities.
- Assisted customers both in person and by phone, answering questions about different products.
- Listened to customer needs, chose appropriate products and spent time explaining each item's functions and features.
- Educated customers about policies, contracts and payment amounts.
- Monitored inventory and restocked shelves when product orders arrived.
- Provided customers with information about advantages, disadvantages and differences between different mobile brands.
- Communicated with kiosk manager to determine sales targets and implement feedback to improve customer relations.
Health Care Aide
Brylu
Calgary, AB
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures and vitals.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Theatre Usher
Landmark Cinemas
Calgary, AB
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Directed guests to correct location by documented ticket seats and answered questions about facility amenities.
- Checked assigned sections for cleanliness and assisted in keeping venue clean during, between and after shows.
- Processed admission payments and provided tickets.
- Provided food service according to customers orders and made sure that food ingredients were stocked.
- Ensured cleanliness of washrooms and that all toiletries were stocked.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided information regarding show times, new releases and upcoming movies and trailers.
Door-to-Door Fundraising Associate
TNI The Network Inc
Calgary, AB
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Raised awareness and attracted donors through marketing campaigns.
- Determined potential donors through research.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Fundraised by going door-to-door in populated neighborhoods
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Calaway Park
Calgary, AB
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
- Pruned trees and bushes regularly for optimal shaping and better growth in upcoming seasons.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Gave directions to amusement park attractions and directed any concerns to the manager.
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of washrooms.
- Delivered high level of customer service through prompt issue resolution and dynamic attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06-2024
Early Childhood Education - Level One
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB12.2022
Health Care Aide Certificate - Health Care Assistant
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB08.2018
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNally High School
Calgary, AB06.2018
Skills
- Enthusiastic and Friendly Personality
- Customer service and active listening Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable Team Worker
- Patience in difficult situations
- Basic math and money-handling skills
- Creativity
- Time management skills
- Critical Thinker
- Able to adapt in dynamic environments
- Attentive to details
- Excellent verbal and written Communication skills
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society
12.2023 - Current
Child Development Aide
Huntington Hills Community Association
05.2023 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Coded Minds Canada
11.2022 - 01.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Coded Minds
11.2022 - 01.2023
Community Rehabilitation Worker
Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA)
06.2022 - 10.2022
Summer Fashion Associate
Penningtons
05.2022 - 08.2022
Tutor
Cambridge Learning Services Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Mobile Sales Associate
Best Buy
10.2021 - 01.2022
Health Care Aide
Carewest Fanning Centre
04.2020 - Current
Theatre Usher
Landmark Cinemas
06.2019 - 12.2019
Health Care Aide
Brylu
08.2018 - 11.2020
Door-to-Door Fundraising Associate
TNI The Network Inc
07.2018 - 10.2018
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Calaway Park
05.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University of Calgary
Early Childhood Education - Level One
University of Calgary
Health Care Aide Certificate - Health Care Assistant
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNally High School
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