Chioma Goodness Onoh
Health Care Assistant
Edinburgh
Summary
Healthcare Assistant and a support caregiver with more than 8 months of experience in the United Kingdom and many years of experience in Nigeria assisting nursing staff in delivering patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies, and standards and reports patient information and observations to care plan and guide nursing care. Maintains a safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
COMMUNITY CARE ASSISTANT
CALL IN-HOME CARE
1 2024 - Current
- Assisting clients with personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Assisting client with medication management, including reminders to take medication, assistance with taking medication
- Helping client move around their home safely, including transfers from bed to wheelchair, assistance with walking, and preventing falls
- Assisting client with planning, preparing, and serving meals according to dietary needs and preferences
- Helping client with light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing the living space to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
- Providing social interaction and companionship to combat loneliness and promote mental well-being
- Assisting clients with transportation needs for appointments, shopping, or social activities
- Encouraging and assisting individuals with daily activities and routines to promote their independence and participation in community life
Auxiliary Nurse
Esut Teaching Hospital ( Hossana )
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
- Helping to set up and clean medical equipment, preparing patients for treatments, and assisting during procedures as needed.
- Assisting Nurses in the maternity ward
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and effective listening skills.
- Cleaning and dressing wounds under supervision and ensuring patients' comfort.
- Administering medications(Dispensing) as directed by senior nursing staff
- Keeping accurate records of patient information, observations, and treatments provided.
- Providing emotional support and information to patients and their families, helping address concerns, and maintaining a compassionate bedside manner.
- Following hospital protocols to maintain cleanliness, sterilizing equipment, and helping to prevent infections.
- Assisting with the transfer of patients to different departments for tests, treatments, or consultations
Health Care Assistance
Esut Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Helping clients with mobility issues to move around, including transferring them from beds to personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing
- Collaborate with the night team to ensure a safe and comfortable environment
- Wheelchairs, and assisting with exercises or walks(Assist with mobility and daily living tasks)
- Provide personal care and support to residents during the day/night
- Administer medications as prescribed, keep records, and ensure clients take them on time
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs and assisted with feeding if necessary
- Providing companionship and emotional support by engaging in conversation, listening, and being a friendly presence
- Keeping an eye on clients' health conditions, observing any changes, and reporting to healthcare professionals or supervisors
- Assisting with light household chores such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying up to ensure a safe and clean environment
- Maintaining accurate records of care provided, including any changes in a client's condition or responses to treatments
- Respecting clients' dignity, privacy, and independence while providing care and support
- Adhering to care plans outlined by healthcare professionals, adjusting care as needed, and communicating effectively with supervisors and other team members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Imo State University
Imo State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Mobility Assistance
Basic Nursing Skills
Infection Control
Medication Assistance
Observational Skills
Care Plan Development
Personal care assistance
Meal Preparation
Certification
Adult safeguarding - ( Call in homecare)
Competence
- problem-solving
- Team Collaboration,Empathy and passionate,Patience and Resilience
- Caring
- Time Management
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
References
Reference would be provided upon request.
Timeline
[Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma], [Academy for Health&Fitness]
10-2024
Adult safeguarding - ( Call in homecare)
02-2024
Bed Rail safety - ( Call in homecare)
02-2024
Manual handling - ( Call in homecare)
02-2024
Food and hygiene - ( Call in homecare)
02-2024
Auxiliary Nurse
Esut Teaching Hospital ( Hossana )
07.2022 - 11.2023
Health Care Assistance
Esut Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Imo State University
04.2001 -
COMMUNITY CARE ASSISTANT
CALL IN-HOME CARE
1 2024 - Current
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