Sylvia Ahukanna
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Nigerian Red Cross Society
Port Harcourt, Rivers
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And International Studies
University of Uyo
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria08-2015
Master of Arts - History And Diplomatic Studies
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State, NigeriaNIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
Rivers State BranchSkills
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient care and companionship
- Reliability and punctuality
- Elderly care
- Safety awareness
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Daily living activities assistance
- Patient companionship
- Medical record-keeping
- Verbal and written communication
- Progress documentation
- Emotional support
- First aid and safety
Affiliations
Meeting people, organising things
Certification
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, CAREGIVER
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, BASIC FIRST AID COURSE/CPR
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(CPR,AED AND BLEEDING)
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Certificate on B.A Hons History and International Studies
- Masters of Arts History and Diplomatic Studies
- Certificate for Care Giver, Red Cross Society
- Certificate of Competence on BASIC LIFE SUPPORT( CPR, AED AND BLEEDING)
Timeline
Caregiver
Nigerian Red Cross Society
05.2021 - 01.2025
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, CAREGIVER
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, BASIC FIRST AID COURSE/CPR
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE
- certificate from NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(CPR,AED AND BLEEDING)
Bachelor of Arts - History And International Studies
University of Uyo
Master of Arts - History And Diplomatic Studies
University of Port Harcourt
NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
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