Maureen Okeke
Enugu
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in medication administration and client monitoring. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans and advocate for patients' needs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Family Caregiver
The Bliss Caregivers
Lagos
06.2016 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to clients in home environments.
- Provided daily assistance to the elderly with limited mobility, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Prepared meals and ensured proper nutrition.
- Offered companionship and emotional support, reducing loneliness.
- Assisted with medication reminders and light exercise.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
Childcare Provider
Icarella Childcare Services
Lagos
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with daily routines, including naptime and personal hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child development and needs.
- Organized educational games to promote learning and social skills.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all children in care.
- Documented daily activities and milestones for each child's progress reports.
Home Care Provider
The Shepherd's Haven Home Care
Lagos
02.2002 - 12.2009
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Developed customized care plans based on individual client requirements.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and best practices for client service.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Entrepreneur
El-Zadora Enterprises
Enugu
01.1998 - 02.2002
- Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing jewelry items.
- Educated clients on product features and care for jewelry pieces.
- Managed inventory levels and organized merchandise displays effectively.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Built strong relationships with repeat customers to enhance loyalty.
- Provided exceptional customer service during high-traffic sales events.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor environment.
Administrative Assistant
National Oil PLC
Port Harcourt
01.1995 - 12.1997
- Managed scheduling for executive meetings and team events.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for staff and visitors.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for management review.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and ordered necessary items promptly.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for easy document retrieval.
- Responded to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person communication.
- Organized company-wide events to enhance team collaboration and engagement.
- Supported onboarding processes by preparing materials for new hires.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Banking Assistant
Commerce Bank PLC
Port Harcourt
08.1993 - 12.1994
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using banking software systems.
- Assisted clients with account inquiries and transaction issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions daily.
- Educated customers on banking products and services tailored to their needs.
- Resolved discrepancies in accounts by reviewing documentation and communications.
- Supported branch management in organizing promotional events for new services.
- Balanced daily cash drawers and reconciled discrepancies.
Banking Intern
First Bank
Enugu
01.1990 - 07.1991
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and transactions.
- Processed loan applications and verified financial information.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline banking operations.
- Utilized banking software to update customer records accurately.
- Prepared reports on daily transactions for management review.
- Educated clients about bank products and services effectively.
- Increased knowledge of banking products and services by actively participating in available training classes and workshops offered to employees.
Education
MBA - Management
University Of Nigeria
Enugu07-1993
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology
Enugu07-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Client monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Care plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Mobility assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Occupational therapy support
- Recreational activities
- Chronic illness management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Errand running
- Social interaction
- Transportation assistance
- Home safety assessment
- Patient management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Documentation
Certification
- Caregiving, Dementia, and Incontinence Certificate from Deakin University. Course certified by CPD Certification Services
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Private Family Caregiver
The Bliss Caregivers
06.2016 - Current
Childcare Provider
Icarella Childcare Services
01.2010 - 05.2016
Home Care Provider
The Shepherd's Haven Home Care
02.2002 - 12.2009
Entrepreneur
El-Zadora Enterprises
01.1998 - 02.2002
Administrative Assistant
National Oil PLC
01.1995 - 12.1997
Banking Assistant
Commerce Bank PLC
08.1993 - 12.1994
Banking Intern
First Bank
01.1990 - 07.1991
MBA - Management
University Of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology
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