IBRAHIM NIYI ABUBAKAR
Bradford,BRD
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Caregiver
Darob Home Care, Uk
09.2022 - Current
- Initiated conversations with clients to assess mental status or understanding of instructions and directions given.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Worked closely with nurses and doctors to ensure proper medical treatment was being provided to patients.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Encouraged independence among clients by teaching them how to perform tasks independently such as housekeeping duties or personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assessed changes in behavior or condition that may indicate a need for further medical attention.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided personal care and support to adults with physical disabilities in a residential setting.
- Supervised social interaction between patients during group activities.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Implemented safety measures when working with physically disabled individuals in order to prevent any potential injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging them in conversation and sharing stories.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Health Care Assistant
First care Hospital
Ilorin,Nigeria, Kwara
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwara State Polytechnic
Nigeria09-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Full UK Driving License
- IT Skills
- First Aid
- Patient transportation
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Personal care assistance
- Patient documentation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Activity planning
- Emotional support
- Safety procedures
- Social Interaction Skills
- Daily living activities assistance
- Multitasking capacity
- Written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supportive companionship
- Dementia care
- Cook healthy meals
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Grooming assistance
- Records maintenance
- Care plan implementation
- Client education
- Multitasking Abilities
- Nutrition
- Problem solving
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Physical strength
- Feeding assistance
- Administer medication
Certification
- Health and Social Care Certificate
- Standard 1-15 Care Certificate
- Adult and Social Care Certificate
- Medication Administration
- Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Caring for someone with Epilepsy
- An introduction to the buccal route of medication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Caregiver
Darob Home Care, Uk
09.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
First care Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Civil Engineering
Kwara State Polytechnic