UDO MARY NWEZE
Surrey,BC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Health Care Aide experienced in delivering person-centered care across long-term care, assisted living, and home settings. Promoted client dignity and independence through personal care, mobility support, dietary assistance, and vital signs monitoring while ensuring adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Committed to enhancing quality of life and fostering collaborative teamwork in healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Evergreen Timbers Assisted Living (Practicum)
Langley, BC
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Provided personal hygiene and comfort care, including bathing, grooming, oral, and skin care.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper techniques and equipment.
- Assisted with meals and hydration and monitored intake.
- Ensured residents received adequate nutrition according to individual care plans, distributing meal trays and supplements while monitoring changes in appetites and food preferences for nursing staff.
- Observed, documented, and reported changes in resident condition to the care team.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and supportive living environment in accordance with facility policies.
- Engaged residents in meaningful activities including games, exercise, and creative programs to enhance cognitive function and reduce social isolation.
- Supported residents with dementia and cognitive challenges through calm communication, reassurance, and redirection techniques, documenting changes for continuity of care.
- Assisted residents to and from the dining room in accordance with scheduled meal times.
- Answers resident’s calls promptly and responds to requests for assistance from residents.
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Lakeshore Care center (Practicum)
Coquitlam
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, toileting, bowel and bladder care, dressing, grooming, oral care, and hygiene maintenance while ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Delivered hygiene, grooming, mobility support, and comfort care, contributing to 90% client satisfaction in comfort and safety feedback.
- Supported clients with catheter care, ostomy management, bowel routines, and safe elimination practices as per the care plan.
- Safely lifted, transferred, portered, and ambulated residents using proper body mechanics, mechanical lifts, and mobility aids following individualized care plans.
- Performed client transfers using ceiling lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and manual transfer techniques with adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-handling assessments prior to all transfers and mobility activities to ensure resident safety.
- Delivered comprehensive care to 8+ clients daily, consistently maintaining zero incident reports related to falls, infection control breaches.
- Achieved 100% compliance in infection control audits and documentation standards.
- Monitored and documented changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions, effectively communicating findings to supervisors and nursing staff.
- Completed accurate and timely documentation for all care activities in accordance with facility policies and care plans.
Personal Caregiver
Care At Home Services
Surrey, Canada
12.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with personal care including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, dressing, and continence care.
- Delivered medications according to individualized care plans, promoting optimal client health.
- Managed catheter and ostomy care with proper hygiene and infection control practices.
- Supported clients during outings (appointments, shopping, leisure) ensuring safety and comfort.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing companionship and emotional support through meaningful engagement and activities.
- Coordinated with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of holistic, person-centered care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans effectively.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation.
- Demonstrated strong time management and ability to work independently and within a team.
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
Vancouver, Canada
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Cared for clients with dementia and cognitive impairments, enhancing their daily quality of life.
- Assisted clients with ADLs, ensuring comfort and safety during hygiene, mobility, lifting, and transfers.
- Supported medication reminders and monitored client well-being.
- Delivered companionship and engaged clients in recreational activities, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated with care teams.
Care Aide
Great Divine Healthcare (Long term Care)
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with social and activity programs, including daily exercise and accompanying residents on excursions.
- Facilitated social and therapeutic activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Coordinated meal distribution and monitored dietary preferences to ensure residents' nutritional needs were met in line with individual care plans.
- Responded to resident calls quickly to provide necessary assistance and support.
- Observed and documented behavioral and health changes to inform nursing staff and support resident care.
- Followed emergency procedures during crisis situations to ensure safety of all residents.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized care environment.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC03-2026
Diploma - Healthcare Assistant
Drake Medox College
Vancouver, BCBachelor of Science - Management and Account
Obafemi Awolowo University (University of Ife)
NigeriaSkills
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Patient hygiene
- Basic medical equipment
- Documentation accuracy
- Client care
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Activity planning
Certification
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Palliative Care Certificate
- Mental Health Certificate
- Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Certificate
- HCA Acute Care Certificate
- Community Support Worker Certificate (2025)
- Advanced Food Safety Certificate (2026)
- Naloxone & Harm Reduction Training (2025)
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED (Canadian Red Cross)
- PCRA – Provincial Crisis Response & Prevention (2025)
- Psychological First Aid – Caring for Others (2024)
- WHMIS Certification (2025)
- FOIPPA Foundation Certification (2024)
- Fraser Health Biological Hazards & Communicable Diseases Training
- Infection Prevention & Control (Direct Patient Care)
- HEMBC Certification (Health Emergency Management BC)
- Code Silver – Active Attack Training (PHSA)
- Provincial Violence Prevention Training (PVPC)
- Waste Management Training (Healthcare Environment)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Electronic charting / senior care software
Availability
Available for full-time work Available weekdays and weekends Available for night shifts Flexible to work variable shifts Holds a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Dumonde Helping Hands, Vancouver, BC
Health Information
True, Up to Date
Timeline
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Evergreen Timbers Assisted Living (Practicum)
03.2026 - 04.2026
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Lakeshore Care center (Practicum)
01.2026 - 03.2026
Personal Caregiver
Care At Home Services
12.2024 - 03.2026
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
09.2024 - 10.2025
Care Aide
Great Divine Healthcare (Long term Care)
04.2020 - 01.2023
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University Canada West
Diploma - Healthcare Assistant
Drake Medox College
Bachelor of Science - Management and Account
Obafemi Awolowo University (University of Ife)