Justina Nwachukwu
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Committed professional, passionate about helping those with disabilities maintain their dignity and well-being by providing physical and emotional support, personal assistance, and domestic help. Aim to empower these individuals by responding to their specific needs, enhancing their lives, and promoting a sense of fulfillment and purpose.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare,Kingsland House
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
Care Assistant
Alina Home Care
Lancing, West Sussex
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship
- Motivated clients, boosting their spirit through conversation and stimulating activities
- Created specialised meals, drinks and snacks according to patient requirements and dietary needs
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing
- Encouraged clients to walk as part of their exercise routine, providing extra assistance for clients with disabilities
- Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with company procedure and care standards
- Generated well-written, comprehensive handover reports to support inter-shift communication
- Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs
- Observed symptoms to monitor unusual changes requiring medical attention
- Turned and adjusted position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs
- Set up precise medical equipment and tools in consultation room to assist physician for patient examinations
- Liaised with nurses and doctors to discuss plans of care for patients.
Auxiliary Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital & Maternity Ltd
Owerri, Imo State
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship
- Motivated clients, boosting their spirit through conversation and stimulating activities
- Created specialised meals, drinks and snacks according to patient requirements and dietary needs
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing
- Encouraged clients to walk as part of their exercise routine, providing extra assistance for clients with disabilities
- Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with company procedure and care standards
- Generated well-written, comprehensive handover reports to support inter-shift communication
- Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs
- Observed symptoms to monitor unusual changes requiring medical attention
- Turned and adjusted position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs
- Set up precise medical equipment and tools in consultation room to assist physician for patient examinations
- Liaised with nurses and doctors to discuss plans of care for patients.
Care assistant
Susana Homes of Right Step Inc
Umuahala Village, Ukwa West LGA
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Lifted and assisted patients to help with mobility problems
- Measured blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level as part of physical assessments
- Briefed head nurse and attending physicians on each patient's symptoms, condition and development
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting
- Built excellent relationships using patient-centred approach throughout care activities
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship
- Motivated clients, boosting their spirit through conversation and stimulating activities
- Assisted with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering and toileting
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids
- Conducted housekeeping tasks to keep living areas presentable, clean and hygienic
- Implemented personalised care, treatment and recovery plans adapted to patient needs and circumstances.
Front Desk Officer
United Bank For Africa Plc
Aba, Abia State
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Identified and eliminated errors when balancing cash point transactions, teller cash dispensers and teller cash recyclers
- Cashed customer cheques, including verifying identification and checking account balances in accordance with bank policy
- Adhered to strict financial and customer data guidelines to avoid breaches and information misuse
- Responded to and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates
- Provided warm and friendly welcome to customers to create excellent first impression
- Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Nigeria
11.2004 - 12.2008
Auxiliary Nursing Course - Nursing
St Joseph's Hospital and Maternity
01.2021 - 12.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics/Social Science
Alvan Ikoku College of Education
02.2002 - 10.2004
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Housekeeping
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient rehabilitation assistance
- Medicine administration
- Mobility support
- Patient dressing
- Food preparation
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Basic life support
- Dementia awareness
Certification
- Understand your role
- Personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and Nutrition
- Learning disability
- Dementia and mental health
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding children
- Basic life support
- Health and safety(including manual handling, medication, and fire safety)
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
Affiliations
- Volunteering in community care programs to support vulnerable groups. Practicing mindfulness and meditation for personal well-being and to manage stress effectively. Engaging in outdoor activities such as walking or yoga to maintain physical and mental fitness.
Timeline
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare,Kingsland House
08.2024 - Current
Care Assistant
Alina Home Care
01.2024 - 08.2024
Auxiliary Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital & Maternity Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2023
Auxiliary Nursing Course - Nursing
St Joseph's Hospital and Maternity
01.2021 - 12.2023
Care assistant
Susana Homes of Right Step Inc
01.2011 - 01.2021
Front Desk Officer
United Bank For Africa Plc
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Nigeria
11.2004 - 12.2008
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics/Social Science
Alvan Ikoku College of Education
02.2002 - 10.2004
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