Adenike Ologunwa
Okutaelerinla Est, Akure
Summary
Dedicated healthcare assistant with extensive knowledge and experience in delivering effective, evidence-based care to service users. Possesses a wide range of skills acquired through study and training. Committed to respecting individual rights, dignity, and cultural backgrounds of each patient. Firm believer in continuous learning and development. Excited to embrace new opportunities to expand skill set and provide highest standard of care to those in need.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Oludare Specialist Hospital
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by aiding with grooming, clothing selection, and hygiene-related activities.
- Regularly observed and recorded blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
- Implemented equipment-based methods to ensure safe transportation.
- Observed and updated records on patient progress to support healthcare team decisions.
- Assisting with patient nutrition and hydration needs
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
- Ensured precise documentation of patient care provided.
- Prepared medical equipment by cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing for procedures.
- Performed a range of clinical procedures and tests following healthcare provider guidance.
- Followed stringent infection control protocols ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Supported patient participation in diverse outdoor leisure activities.
- Responded to call requests and identified specific care requirements.
Carer
Genezland Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Bed bathing, grooming and feeding of patients while maintaining a neat and tidy environment
- Ensuring that clients receive medication on time
- Using available resources efficiently and effectively
- Accurate documentation of care and proper handover to maintain continuity of care
- Supply and empty bedpans
- Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
- Assist patients with personal hygiene
- Monitor patient vital signs and escalate to the senior nurse when necessary
- Assist patient with transportation
- Maintain inventory of supplies and escalate when anyone is faulty and need a repair
- Providing emotional supports to the clients and advocating for them at all times
- Careful manual handling of Patients, using either the Hoist, Sling, Standing Aid, Special Chairs or Handling Belt
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team for effective care
Education
High School Diploma -
Akure High School
Akure, Ondo StateCertificate -
Diploma in Care Giving
Alison.comSkills
- Interpersonal relationship
- Communication skills
- Use of standing Hoist
- Use of Bath hoist
- Use of Electric profiling beds
- Use of Standing Aid
- Use of Sling
- Use of Handling Belt
- Use of Special Chairs
- Elderly care
- Sense of humor
- Cultural sensitivity
- Support for physically challenged individuals
- Decision-making ability
- Knowledge of patients' dignity
- Knowledge of cultures
- Knowledge of patients' rights
- Advocacy
- Commitment to safeguarding health needs
- Calm under pressure
- Quick task performance
- Swift decision-making in emergencies
- Computer literate
Certification
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (BLS/CPR)
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Oludare Specialist Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Carer
Genezland Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Akure High School
Certificate -
Diploma in Care Giving
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)