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GODWILL NDEHEDEHE
Healthcare Assistant
COLCHESTER,ESSEX
Summary
Compassionate Health Assistant with a proven track record at General Hospital Oron, skilled in patient care coordination and maintaining confidentiality. Adept at fostering strong relationships and enhancing mental wellbeing, while effectively monitoring health changes. Committed to delivering high-quality support and ensuring adherence to treatment plans, particularly in HIV care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
General Hospital Oron
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence among elderly clients.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient health, behavior and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor
- Monitored patient behavior closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
Care Assistant
ST.PATRICK CLINIC
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Supporting clients with their daily hygiene routines.
- Monitored ward patients and reported concerns to senior nurses.
- Providing a friendly face and a listening ear.
- Helping patients get in and out of bed, turn/reposition, use walking aids or transfer to chairs.
- .Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs): washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and assistance with eating/drinking.
- Noting changes in a patient’s physical or mental condition and promptly reporting concerns to a registered nurse (RN) or clinician.
- Adhering to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, waste segregation and use of PPE.
HIV/AIDS Support Worker
Family Health International
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Facilitate peer support groups, workshops or drop‑in sessions to share experiences, coping strategies, and reduce isolation.
- Build trusting relationships through regular face‑to‑face, phone or video check‑ins.
- Provide non‑judgmental listening, crisis intervention, and basic counselling within scope.
- Deliver up‑to‑date information on HIV transmission, treatment options (e.g., ART adherence), and prevention (e.g., condoms, Prep).
- Work with clients to develop medication routines, use pill boxes or smartphone reminders, and troubleshoot barriers to ART adherence.
- Ensure clients understand window periods, interpreting results, and next steps for reactive tests.
- Conduct outreach in high‐risk settings (e.g., LGBTQ+ venues, drug services, sex‐work environments) to promote testing and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University Of Uyo
Akwa Ibom State 09.2007 - 11.2011
Skills
- Patient confidentiality maintenance
- Strong communication skills
- Patient care coordination
- Reliability, flexibility (shift work including nights/weekends
- Basic literacy, numeracy and IT competence
- Good knowledge of HIV biology, treatment, and prevention landscape
- Strong interpersonal and empathy skills
Certification
Health and Safety certificate
Interests
Timeline
Health and Safety certificate
04-2020
Healthcare Assistant
General Hospital Oron
01.2018 - 12.2024
Care Assistant
ST.PATRICK CLINIC
03.2015 - 12.2017
HIV/AIDS Support Worker
Family Health International
09.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University Of Uyo
09.2007 - 11.2011
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