ESEOGHENE EDEMA-OSAJIVBE
Liverpool
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate care worker with extensive experience in providing support to individuals across diverse care settings. Specializing in adult care for individuals with special needs and autism, as well as child care for those with extreme behaviors and autism, along with drug rehabilitation support.
In adult care, particular at creating personalized care plans tailored to individual needs, fostering independence, and promoting well-being. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and emotional support.
In child care, proficient in managing challenging behaviors with patience and empathy, while creating a nurturing and structured environment. Experienced in implementing behavior management strategies, facilitating socialization, and promoting developmental milestones.
With a background in drug rehabilitation support, well-versed in providing holistic care to individuals on their journey to recovery. Capable of offering emotional support, facilitating group therapy sessions, and assisting with relapse prevention strategies.
Committed to upholding the dignity, safety, and rights of all clients, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Possesses strong communication, teamwork, and crisis intervention skills, along with a deep understanding of developmental disabilities and addiction. Dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need of care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CARER WORKER
AMORE SOCIAL CARE
Liverpool, MERSEYSIDE
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Acquired intensive training in supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges, as well as providing assistance for individuals with autism.
- Additionally, acquired training for children with special needs, including those with autism and extreme behaviors, as well as in drug recovery and rehabilitation support.
- Stayed current with the latest care practices by participating in frequent meetings and training sessions.
- Aided in patient rehabilitation by supporting the implementation of treatment plans as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with both external and internal healthcare professionals to offer comprehensive tailored support.
- Implemented personalized care plans developed in collaboration with parents, care company, and healthcare professionals to address the specific requirements of each child patient.
- Utilized company acquired strategies to manage and address challenging behaviors, such as aggression, self-injury, or meltdowns, in a safe and effective manner for children.
- Supported with tasks such as personal hygiene, mealtime routines, medications, and transitions between activities to promote independence and self-care skills for the child patients.
- Worked closely with teachers, therapists, and other members of the educational team to support the children's learning and development in the classroom and other settings.
- Ensuring the safety of the children at all times by implementing appropriate safety protocols and supervising closely during activities that may pose risks.
- Ensured adult clients adhered to prescribed medication regimens to promote optimal health.
- Enhanced adult patients' comfort through precise evaluation of pain levels and administering appropriate pain relief medication.
- Provided excellent care to adult clients with disabilities, successfully meeting the objectives outlined in their care plans.
- Effectively maneuvered and transferred adult patients between bed and wheelchair using proper lifting and positioning techniques to ensure their safety.
- Helped adult patients with tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
- Aided service users in accessing, acquiring and utilizing community resources.
- Assisted service users in developing the skills to function autonomously within society.
- Assisted clients with drug rehabilitation and facilitated their social integration within community settings.
- Assisted patients in managing crises or relapse situations by providing immediate support and guidance for the drug rehabilitation support patients.
- Tracked drug rehabilitation support patients' progress in their recovery and communicating any concerns or improvements to the treatment team.
- Offered information about addiction, recovery strategies, and available resources to empower drug rehabilitation support patients in their journey toward sobriety.
- Created avenues for patients with drug rehabilitation support to assess services such as counseling, vocational training, or housing assistance as needed.
- Built and sustained trust-based, non-judgmental working relationships with all clients.
- Delivered excellent individualized support and consistently received positive feedback from clients.
- Ensuring the confidentiality of clients' data and accurately documenting care activities and other essential information for record-keeping and analysis purposes.
CARER
DOVERS HOSPITAL
Lagos, Ikeja
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Promoted client autonomy while undertaking sensitive tasks such as assisting with showering, dressing, and meal preparation for both adults and children.
- Incorporated support plans into the daily routines and activities of service users.
- Administered medication with careful planning and meticulous documentation.
- Delivered tailored support care to vulnerable individuals, leading to a decrease in hospital readmission.
- Conveyed clients to appointments and fulfilled various errands on their behalf.
- Verbally explained each procedure or activity involved in care routines to patients to ensure their understanding and participation.
- Showed every patient the highest level of respect and dignity.
- Guaranteed the privacy and confidentiality of patients' personal information and details.
NURSING ASSITANT
GOSHEN CLINIC
Lagos, surulere
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Received specialized training and gained experience working with infants born with cleft lip/palate and infants with special needs only.
- Conducted daily clinical observations, accurately documenting and securely storing medical data for the babies.
- Provided oral medication to immobilized patients following the guidelines outlined in their care plans..
- Rigorously followed Infection Prevention and Control protocols to minimize ward infection rates.
- Received sufficient training and effectively performed feeding using specialized teethed feeding bottles and long spoons, while also providing personalized care for the babies.
- Collaborated closely with nurses to assist in administering injections and monitoring vital signs.
- Preserved the dignity and respect of every patient.
- Ensured the safekeeping of patient records and upheld confidentiality.
Education
Bachelors of Dental surgery - Dentistry
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Lagos 10.2012 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Liverpool 09.2022 - 09.2023
Skills
- Assessment of patient risk
- Understanding and Practice of safeguarding
- Basic life support
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Protection of vulnerable adults
- Establishment of rapport
- Care plan management
- Pain level assessment
- Management of challenging behaviors
- Management of patient handling and positioning
- Documentation
- Creativity and Resourcefulness
- Teamwork
- Behavior Management
- Understanding of addiction
- Boundaries and Professionalism
- Relapse Prevention
Timeline
CARER WORKER
AMORE SOCIAL CARE
03.2023 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Public Health
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - 09.2023
CARER
DOVERS HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 09.2022
NURSING ASSITANT
GOSHEN CLINIC
09.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Dental surgery - Dentistry
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
10.2012 - 07.2019
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