CHINYERE KALU

Provided compassionate, personalized care to clients, including elderly individuals, those with
disabilities, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation, ensuring
comfort and dignity for clients.
Administered medication as prescribed, monitored health conditions, and documented changes in
health, reporting any concerns to family members and medical professionals
Maintained accurate records of daily activities, health progress, and any incidents or changes in
condition.

• Assisted nurses and doctors in providing hands-on patient care in general wards, emergency
units, and intensive care settings.
• Monitored vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration) and promptly
reported abnormalities to the nursing team.
• Assisted in patient mobilization, ensuring proper positioning to prevent bedsores, particularly
for immobile patients.
• Assisted nurses and doctors during minor medical procedures, such as wound dressing,
catheterization, and injections, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Prepared and sterilized medical instruments and procedure trays for clinical use.
• Provided bedside assistance during medical rounds and helped implement physicians'
instructions under the supervision of registered nurses.
• Ensured patients adhered to prescribed medication schedules by assisting with medication
reminders under the supervision of a nurse.
• Documented patient food and fluid intake/output, reporting deviations to nurses to aid in
treatment decisions.
• Maintained and updated patient records, including observations on recovery progress and
behavioral changes.
• Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting,
ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Provided continence care, including managing catheterized patients and assisting with bedpans
or commodes.
• Ensured proper infection control practices by maintaining a clean and sanitized patient
environment.
• Provided immediate first aid and basic life support (BLS) in emergency situations while
awaiting advanced medical intervention.
• Assisted in the safe transfer of patients to different departments (e.g., radiology, surgery, and
physiotherapy) while ensuring patient stability.
• Supported trauma patients in the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department by assisting with
stabilization procedures.
• Assisted in feeding patients who required help due to physical limitations or medical conditions
such as stroke or dysphagia.
• Collaborated with dietitians and nurses to ensure patients received the right nutrition based on
dietary recommendations.
• Encouraged and supported hydration in patients at risk of dehydration.
• Worked closely with registered nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare
professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Participated in shift handovers by providing detailed patient updates to ensure continuity of
care.

• Assisted in training newly recruited healthcare assistants, sharing best practices for patient
handling and safety procedures.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families, explaining basic aspects of care and
recovery in a compassionate manner.
• Educated patients on maintaining hygiene, mobility exercises, and adherence to treatment plans
as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Supported post-operative patients in adapting to lifestyle changes, including wound care and
mobility adjustments.
• Recognized for attentiveness in detecting early signs of patient deterioration, leading to timely
interventions.
• Successfully assisted in a high-pressure emergency ward setting, ensuring smooth patient
transfers and effective care delivery.
• Actively contributed to infection prevention by promoting hygiene protocols and proper
handling of medical equipment.

Worked as a product promoter, in store merchandiser and beauty advisor.