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Offiong Joseph

Nepean,ON

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings, providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Oil States Energy Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Healthcare
11.2020 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Personal Support Worker

Nursing Home Extendicare Starwood
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Determined specific needs and provided a most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.'

Personal Care Aide

Oceans Behavioural Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • State
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in the patient’s health status to the case manager
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Calabar

Diploma - Community Social Worker

Herzing College
Ottawa, ON
01.2022

Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

Herzing College
Ottawa, ON
11.2023

Skills

  • Patient Ambulation
  • Decision Making
  • Client Records Management
  • First Aid Certification
  • Personal Service
  • Sound Judgment
  • CPR Certification
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Team Collaboration
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Supportive Personality
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Professional Referral Network

Timeline

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Oil States Energy Services
11.2022 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Healthcare
11.2020 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Nursing Home Extendicare Starwood
03.2019 - 10.2021

Personal Care Aide

Oceans Behavioural Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Calabar

Diploma - Community Social Worker

Herzing College

Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

Herzing College
Offiong Joseph