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Hannah Favour Ogbonnaya
Senior Care Assistant
6/4, 220 Shiskine Drive, Glasgow
Summary
Healthcare Assistant with over 7 years of experience assisting nursing staff in delivery of patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
44
44
Certificates
Work History
Health Care Assistant
MEDLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Glasgow
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Followed and implemented personal care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 25-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Care Assistant
ADVINIA HEALTH CARE (CRAIGBANK NURSING HOME)
Glasgow
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Personal Support Worker
BLACKWOOD HOME, CARE AND SUPPORT
Glasgow
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Healthcare Assistant
ASPEN HAMILTON LIMITED
Glasgow
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 20-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Care Assistant
SHARON CARE HOME
Awka
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Worked with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet highest possible standards
- Encouraged and supported development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
Assistant Farm Manager
DAZZLE AQUA FARM
Abuja
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management of $2500 budget.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
Education
SVQ 3 - Scottish Vocational Qualification
Eternal Balance LLP
Glasgow 02.2022 - Current
Master in Sustainable Aquaculture - Sustainable Aquaculture
University of Stirling
Stirling, UK 10.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Agriculture (Fisheries) - Fisheries And Aquaculture Management
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria 10.2011 - 08.2016
Skills
Medical Records Management
Outpatient care
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Direct Patient Care
Documenting behaviors
Inpatient care
Companionship and emotional support
Patient-focused care
Patient Management
Feeding assistance expert
Affiliations
- SSSC OPEN BADGES AWARDS https://www.badges.sssc.uk.com/portfolio/cb5b/
Certification
Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (P.M.V.A)
Software
Excel
PowerPoint
Additional Information
Evidence of certificates obtained can be sent on request.
Timeline
SVQ 3 - Scottish Vocational Qualification
Eternal Balance LLP
02.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
MEDLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
12.2021 - Current
Care Assistant
ADVINIA HEALTH CARE (CRAIGBANK NURSING HOME)
10.2021 - 12.2021
Personal Support Worker
BLACKWOOD HOME, CARE AND SUPPORT
09.2021 - 10.2021
Healthcare Assistant
ASPEN HAMILTON LIMITED
04.2021 - 09.2021
Master in Sustainable Aquaculture - Sustainable Aquaculture
University of Stirling
10.2020 - 10.2021
Care Assistant
SHARON CARE HOME
07.2015 - 02.2021
Assistant Farm Manager
DAZZLE AQUA FARM
04.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Agriculture (Fisheries) - Fisheries And Aquaculture Management
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
10.2011 - 08.2016