Idara Etukudo
Liverpool
Summary
Compassionate and Dutiful Healthcare Assistant, works under guidance of healthcare professionals in hospitals, care home and community settings to aid with clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanor in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Senior Healthcare Agency Limited
Truro Cornwall
04.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Ensured proper nutrition for patients by preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Ensure safe and secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Support in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Accord respect and privacy to service users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstances.
- Vigilantly monitoring changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to appropriate bodies for urgent attention.
Health Care Assistant
Comfort Call Limited
62 Chestnut Grove Liverpool
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Agency Support Worker
Phoenix Care Collaborative
Liverpool
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Contributed to the development of agency policies and procedures aimed at improving overall service delivery standards for all clients served.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
Community Healthcare Aide
Community Health Centre /Eco Lab And Diagnostics
Nnewi North Nigeria
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Supported patients'' mental well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and offering emotional support.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises, contributing to improved mobility and overall health for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each patient''s specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any concerning changes to supervising medical staff promptly.
- Provided medication reminders and assisted with administration as needed, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through detailed documentation of care provided during each shift.
- Improved communication between family members and medical staff by acting as a liaison when necessary.
- Ensured patient safety by identifying potential hazards within their living environments and implementing preventative measures accordingly.
- Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
- Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques, empowering them towards increased independence over time.
- Adapted care strategies to accommodate the diverse cultural, religious, and personal preferences of patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up spaces.
Education
Bachelor Of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
Akwa Ibom State University
Akwa Ibom State Nigeria 10.2017
Skills
- Patient Education
- Mobility Support
- Personal Grooming Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Patient Observation
- Basic Life Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Personal Care Aide
- Commitment
- Compassion
Certification
• Basic Life support (Theory)
• Mental health awareness
• Moving and handling
• Diabetes awareness and management
• Dementia level 1
• Health and safety
• Core communication skills
• Duty of care
• Dignity in care
• Professional boundaries
• Pathway to care programme module C - communication.
Timeline
Agency Support Worker
Phoenix Care Collaborative
02.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Comfort Call Limited
01.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Senior Healthcare Agency Limited
04.2023 - Current
Community Healthcare Aide
Community Health Centre /Eco Lab And Diagnostics
03.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor Of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
Akwa Ibom State University