Patience Adekunle
MARKHAM
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing home support services, ensuring clients' comfort and well-being. Proven ability to manage daily tasks efficiently and adapt to varying needs and circumstances. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal results, known for dependability and flexibility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Support Worker
Better Living Health and Community Services
07.2024 - Current
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and maintaining open lines of communication within the caregiving team.
- Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Home Care Provider
Trinity Home Foundation
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Home Support Coordinator
Reyume Children Foundation
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided ongoing support to clients and their families, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining independence.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication among staff members and addressing concerns proactively.
- Strengthened relationships with local community resources to improve access to additional services for clients as needed.
- Increased caregiver retention rates through targeted training programs focused on enhancing skills development and job satisfaction.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized home support services tailored to individual needs.
- Boosted client trust and satisfaction by consistently maintaining confidentiality, respect, and empathy in all interactions.
- Contributed to team efficiency by delegating tasks to appropriate staff members based on skillsets and workload capacity.
- Streamlined care coordination by establishing effective communication channels with healthcare providers and family members.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for clients, addressing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved client safety through regular assessments, evaluations, and recommendations for home modifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Post Graduate Diploma In Education
Zaria Nigeria12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
Modibbo Adama University Of Technology
Yola Adamawa State11-2012
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable to change
- Progress documentation
- Respect for privacy
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Nigeria pigin
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Canadian Red Cross [Standard First Aid and CPR]-2024
Best Team Player
- Works closely and effectively with other caregivers, nurses, supervisors, and family members to ensure holistic and consistent care for clients.
- Clearly communicates client needs, updates, and any concerns to the team, ensuring continuity and safety in care.
- Voluntarily picked up additional shifts to help cover during staff shortages without compromising quality of care.
- Helped train and mentor new staff members, easing their transition into the team.
- Coordinated with others to ensure smooth transitions during handovers and collaborative client outings.
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Better Living Health and Community Services
07.2024 - Current
Home Care Provider
Trinity Home Foundation
02.2020 - 01.2023
Home Support Coordinator
Reyume Children Foundation
10.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Post Graduate Diploma In Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
Modibbo Adama University Of Technology
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