Toyin Afolabi

Community Care Durham

06.2017 - Current

Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.