Oghogho Thompson Oboh
Brampton
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), meal planning and administration of medications. Proven ability to foster trust-based relationships through active listening and effective communication, enhancing client independence and well-being. Adept at crisis management and emergency preparedness, ensuring safety and comfort for all clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Reena Home
04.2024 - Current
- Assist clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks; enhance their self-esteem, promote their general wellness and independence
- Conduct light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for clients.
- Support with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client, and medication reminders.
- Enhance client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care while maintaining confidentiality of client information
- Develop trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Provide safe mobility support to help clients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitor client health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff
- Maintain accurate records of client care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Promote continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Adhere to Home health care policies and procedures, and participate in required internal training sessions
Personal Support Worker
Circle Of Care
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided clients with personal care and assistance in daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, meal preparation and feeding so as to achieve nutritional objectives
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules
- Collaborated with Care Coordinators in implementing customized care plans for individual clients in the community
- Facilitated mobility assistance for clients requiring help during exercises, transfers or ambulation
- Continually assessed, anticipated, identified, and responded to new/changing needs of clients and report abnormalities to case manager
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Perform delegated and/or assigned tasks under the supervision of a Supervisor.
Personal Support Worker
Jodal Health Care
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming to promote quality of life and independence
- Performed housekeeping duties to maintain clean and safe environment, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement care plans
- Provided companionship and engaged clients in recreational activities
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Senior Nursing Officer
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2022
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes through education, research, and consultation.
- Facilitated collaboration between physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and other stakeholders to achieve optimal results for patients
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to promote effective communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- Conducted daily rounds with medical staff to evaluate patient progress and provide guidance on treatment options.
- Responded to emergent situations such as code blue, and advising health teams on appropriate steps and collaborating with physicians to control patient acuity.
- Provided clinical expertise and leadership in the development of nursing services, including staffing plans, quality improvement initiatives, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards of practice.
- Assessed patient needs upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required for each individual case.
- Managed and supervised nursing staff in a high-pressure environment, ensuring efficient patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, ancillary staff members, resulting in improved collaboration throughout the entire healthcare team.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by working closely with case managers, social workers, and physicians to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
Education
College Diploma - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON12-2023
Higher Diploma - Public Health Nursing
School of Health
Benin, Nigeria08-2014
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Meal planning and preparation
- Care plan management
- Client relationship management
- Clinical documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Crisis management & Emergency preparedness
- Medication management and administration
- Active listening
- Emotional support & Compassionate care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Crisis Prevention
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Reena Home
04.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Circle Of Care
01.2023 - 04.2024
Personal Support Worker
Jodal Health Care
09.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Nursing Officer
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2022
College Diploma - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Higher Diploma - Public Health Nursing
School of Health
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