Oyeyemi Adejo
Cape Breton ,NS
Summary
Driven by a passion for enhancing patient well-being, I leveraged skills in chronic disease management and cultural sensitivity at Cove Guest Home, achieving significant improvements in patient care. Expert in direct patient care and fostering family support, my approach has consistently led to positive health outcomes and heightened patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant (Skill Development 1)
Cove Guest Home
Sydney, NS
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Instructed family members in caring for patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn and reposition patient.
- Dispensed accurate dosage of medication to patients by following prescription orders and doctor instructions.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Personal Support Worker
Imota Primary Health Care Centre
Lagos Nigeria
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Admos Hotel and Suit
Lagos Nigeria
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, paper towels, and soap.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Operated wet-vacuums, buffing machines, vacuums and upholstery cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies, and requested guest supplies.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Sanitized all kitchen surfaces, wiped down cabinets, and swept and mopped floors
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Oversaw calendar to manage organized cleaning schedule and complete tasks on time.
- Aided manager in developing and executing of new cleaning procedures and protocols to improve cleaning process.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Hang, cleaned and rehung draperies to maintain freshness.
- Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
Education
Progressive Education Continuous Care Assistant - Healthcare
Cape Breton Career College
Sydney, NSSkills
- Care plan assessment
- Habilitative programs
- Safety Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Mobility support
- Family Support
- Dementia Care
- Recreational Activities
- Case Management
- Continuing education
- Healthcare ethics
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Heavy Lifting
- Palliative Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen handling
- Daily living activities
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cultural Sensitivity
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First aide and cpr
Food handler
WHMIS
OHS legislation
References
Krystal Cromwell: krystal.cromwell@email.cbbccareercollege.ca
Tonya Hodgson: tonya.hodgson@email.cbbccareercollege.ca
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant (Skill Development 1)
Cove Guest Home
07.2024 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker
Imota Primary Health Care Centre
06.2022 - 06.2023
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Admos Hotel and Suit
03.2019 - 04.2021
Progressive Education Continuous Care Assistant - Healthcare
Cape Breton Career College