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Esther Edem

Esther Edem

Health Care Assistant
Dundee,Scotland, Angus

Summary

An empathetic and motivated employee that is committed to providing the greatest care possible to residents in order to make them feel loved and appreciated. Known for treating all patients with courtesy, respect, and discretion while preserving the highest level of confidentiality. A good team player and a fast learner who rapidly adapts to new challenges.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Allcare Providers Ltd
Dunfermline, Fife
04.2023 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with residents' hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Lifted residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to residents to promote equality and dignity.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance resident's comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for resident's health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained resident's stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Student Support worker

Transform Community Development
Dundee, Angus
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Supported participants to transition from homelessness to secure housing.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Made applications for starter packs for participants moving into settled accommodation.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Supported participants in arranging appointments and attending such appointments with them where necessary.
  • Carried out regular welfare checks on assigned participants to build trusting professional relationship, offer emotional support, and assisted with grocery shopping.
  • Submitted requests for food parcels for participants to sustain them for few days when they ran out of money.

Health Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions
Waterside, Berry Pomeroy, Devon
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with residents' hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to residents to promote equality and dignity.
  • Lifted residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance resident's comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Provided support for residents with physical disabilities and challenging behaviours.
  • Provided support to clients on one-to-one basis.

Health Care Assistant

Prestine Healthcare Group Ltd
West Calder, West Lothian
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided emotional support to make residents feel comfortable and supported.
  • Assisted residents in all aspects of their daily life including hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting/documenting specific changes.
  • Documented residents' information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to residents to promote equality and dignity.
  • Lifted residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance residents comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for resident's health and satisfaction.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Dundee
Dundee, United Kingdom
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Calabar.
Calabar, Nigeria.
09.2004 - 07.2009

Skills

Patient-focused care

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Affiliations

  • Institute of Social Work of Nigeria
  • Scottish Social Services Council

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Allcare Providers Ltd
04.2023 - Current

Student Support worker

Transform Community Development
02.2023 - 06.2023

Health Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions
01.2023 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Prestine Healthcare Group Ltd
09.2022 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Dundee
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Calabar.
09.2004 - 07.2009

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